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City officials say nearly $1 billion in permit value invested in Taunton over five years
Summary
City staff told the council that permit activity from 2021–2025 totals roughly $963.8 million in building value, driven largely by commercial/industrial projects and by additions and alterations to existing buildings; staff credited streamlined permitting, competitive utilities, and targeted economic development efforts.
Taunton officials presented a five‑year permitting and investment summary on Oct. 7, telling the municipal council that building permits and related activity generated roughly $963.8 million in construction value between 2021 and 2025.
Why it matters: City staff framed the report as evidence of renewed investment in Taunton’s commercial base and homeowner reinvestment in existing housing stock; that growth can expand the tax base and support local jobs.
What the report showed: City staff reported roughly $441.0 million in commercial and…
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