Politics & Government

Permits Bring in Tax Revenue to the Town

This week's By the Numbers focuses on the building project in town.

Thanks to almost 1,000 building projects and renovations through the town, the Building Department approved $43,941,682 in taxable revenue in 2010.

Here's the breakdown:

Type: Amount:

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New dewllings (63) $16,651,730

Apartments/Condos (8) $ 2,324,700

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Residential Renovations (619) $ 9,638,984

Other residential projects (63) $ 1,068,384

Commercial, new and additions (80) $13,320,573

Demolition, relocation (26) $    280,775

Other: sheds, stove, etc. (117) $    653,535

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