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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