Middlesex County, Massachusetts — 2026
Middlesex County had 1,081 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 1,280 approved and 15 denied (98.8% approval). Melrose led among cities with 599 projects, followed by Somerville (196).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
1,081
Projects YTD
1,280
Approved
15
Denied
98.8%
Approval rate
Cities in Middlesex County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose | 599 | 755 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Somerville | 196 | 197 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newton | 65 | 83 | 5 | 94.3% |
| Framingham | 52 | 58 | 6 | 90.6% |
| Marlborough | 39 | 40 | 1 | 97.6% |
| Medford | 31 | 37 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lowell | 25 | 25 | 1 | 96.2% |
| Hudson | 22 | 21 | 1 | 95.5% |
| Waltham | 17 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Watertown Town | 17 | 25 | 1 | 96.2% |
| Malden | 10 | 13 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Townsend | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Wakefield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Littleton Common | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Maynard | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Middlesex County YTD 2026?
- 1,081 projects with 1,280 approved and 15 denied actions (98.8% approval).
- Which cities in Middlesex County had the most activity?
- Melrose (599 projects), Somerville (196 projects), Newton (65 projects)