Middlesex County, Massachusetts — 2026
Middlesex County had 1,571 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 1,943 approved and 19 denied (99.0% approval). Melrose led among cities with 1,140 projects, followed by Medford (88).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
1,571
Projects YTD
1,943
Approved
19
Denied
99.0%
Approval rate
Cities in Middlesex County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose | 1,140 | 1,448 | 13 | 99.1% |
| Medford | 88 | 104 | 3 | 97.2% |
| Watertown Town | 63 | 77 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Framingham | 61 | 65 | 1 | 98.5% |
| Somerville | 57 | 57 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newton | 34 | 44 | 1 | 97.8% |
| Hudson | 30 | 33 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lowell | 28 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% |
| Malden | 22 | 30 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Townsend | 19 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Waltham | 15 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Marlborough | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Wakefield | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pepperell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Middlesex County YTD 2026?
- 1,571 projects with 1,943 approved and 19 denied actions (99.0% approval).
- Which cities in Middlesex County had the most activity?
- Melrose (1,140 projects), Medford (88 projects), Watertown Town (63 projects)