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Welcome to American Alarms’ business and home security page for Sterling, Massachusetts. This informational page provides important crime data along with additional information for those living in or considering moving to Sterling.
According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, Sterling was ranked 198th in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 174th in 2012. It was 155th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” improving from 119th in 2012.
Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the Sterling area for decades. We know the landscape and we have good relationships with local police and fire officials. Our team of employees (200 strong and growing) live in the communities we serve, this means our customers are our neighbors.
Sterling was first permanently settled by Europeans in 1720 as part of Lancaster. After the distance to Lancaster’s center became too great, the town Sterling was created. In 1781, Sterling was incorporated, and named after General William “Lord Stirling,” who although of Scottish descent, served as an American in the Revolutionary War.
Prior to European arrival in Sterling, the area had been settled by Nashaway natives, who had lived in the area for over 8,000 years. The wealth of local water sources and fertile land served as a great place for civilization to settle. As time went on and colonists began arriving in the area, natives began selling away their land, beginning in 1643. As the area became more thickly settled, the area seceded from Lancaster from which it was previously a part of.
After incorporating, the town was predominantly an agrarian community. The lack of fast flowing water made it so mills couldn’t utilize the water power like many other towns did at the time. Instead they began manufacturing goods that were focused around homes such as clocks, clothing, furniture and leather goods. The rise of the railroad in the nineteenth century brought new customers that were previously inaccessible, and the town saw a boom. Today, the rural town of 8,000 has minimal industry in town and mostly serves as a bedroom community.
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The most popular recreation sites in town are frequented during the warmer months. Sterling becomes a much more populated town due to the annual Sterling Fair, the Davis Farmland and Sholan Park. The Sterling Fair began operation in 1859, and has taken place every September since, with a collection of animals, music, pulls and various exhibits, the fair continues to bring new guests every year. The Davis Farmland is home to a petting zoo, as well as the world famous Mega Maze. This maze was ranked as the number one in the world by CNN. Also in town, Sholan Park is located on Lake Waushacum and has beach and boat access, making it a popular summer spot.
Jay Cutler is a competitive bodybuilder, who has achieved great success in his field. Born and raised in Sterling, Cutler attended the local schools where he would begin his training as a bodybuilder while attending Wachusett Regional High School. After winning his first competition at age twenty, he began competing regularly, working his way up the professional ranks. In 2006 he won the prestigious Mr. Olympia award, a title he defended until 2010.
Prentiss Mellen, born in Sterling in 1764, was raised in town where he would receive his education before attending Harvard University. After graduating in 1784, he became a lawyer and learned of his interest in politics. In 1818, he became a U.S. Senator a position he held for two years.
Le Gage Pratt was born and raised in Sterling where he would attend the local schools. After school, Pratt would seek a career in business that took him to various states across the country, including, Illinois, Minnesota and New Jersey where he began working in insurance. He later became a member of the House of Representatives from New Jersey.
Home security lives at the intersection of technology, service and community. American Alarm provides comprehensive home security systems for people in Sterling because our technology and customer service are unsurpassed, but also because we know their community.
Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the Sterling area for decades. We know the landscape. We have good relationships with local police and fire officials. Our team of employees (200 strong and growing) live in the communities we serve, this means our customers are our neighbors.
Like many communities in Central Massachusetts the town of Sterling is growing dramatically. New homes are being built in record numbers to accommodate the influx of people moving to Sterling for its excellent schools and good highway access.
Home Security System Installed Into Two Homes During Construction In Sterling
Local builders are seeing that pre-wired home security systems are becoming a sought-after feature among homebuyers. Such was the case for a recent project in Sterling where American Alarm staff worked with a builder to design and pre-wire home security systems for two new large colonial homes under construction. The homes are now on the market and the capability they have for fire, burglar, environmental protection, even video surveillance pre-wired into the homes has become a selling point.
Sterling, MA, United States
Sales: 781-859-2400
Security Command Center:
781-859-2700
FAX: 781-648-0199
Technical Support: 781-859-2600
Accounting: 781-859-2500
Human Resources: 781-859-2300
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