Essex County, Massachusetts — 2026
Essex County had 461 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 539 approved and 3 denied (99.4% approval). Methuen Town led among cities with 112 projects, followed by Amesbury Town (95).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
461
Projects YTD
539
Approved
3
Denied
99.4%
Approval rate
Cities in Essex County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen Town | 112 | 149 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amesbury Town | 95 | 125 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Danvers | 43 | 45 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Essex | 41 | 41 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gloucester | 39 | 40 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Salem | 34 | 35 | 3 | 92.1% |
| Andover | 31 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newburyport | 20 | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nahant | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Peabody | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Marblehead | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Salisbury | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Swampscott | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ipswich | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Beverly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Haverhill | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rowley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Essex County YTD 2026?
- 461 projects with 539 approved and 3 denied actions (99.4% approval).
- Which cities in Essex County had the most activity?
- Methuen Town (112 projects), Amesbury Town (95 projects), Danvers (43 projects)