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Building official says inspections and permit revenue have surged; council reviews staffing requests
Cheshire Town Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary
The town's building official reported rapidly rising permit activity and revenue, proposing converting a part‑time inspector to full time while an additional administrative assistant request was not funded in the draft budget.
At a budget workshop, Building Official Tom Rozier told the council the building inspection department has seen substantial growth in activity and revenue and outlined two staffing requests tied to that workload.
"In 4 years we've done just over 30,000 inspections," Rozier said, describing recent annual permit volumes and collections. He reported permit…
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