Building official reports record permit activity, 1,614 inspections in August
Building official Matt Strelia told commissioners permits and inspections remain high, with 1,614 inspections in August and $290,000 more in receipts than last year, driven by residential development in Montville.
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Matt Strelia, the county's building official, reported sustained high volume in permit applications and inspections, noting August saw 1,614 inspections and that the department recorded roughly $290,000 more in receipts than in 2025. He said permit activity remains above six-year trends and cited robust new-home construction in Montville as a primary driver.
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