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Welcome to American Alarms’ business and home security page for Walpole, Massachusetts. This informational page provides important crime data along with additional information for those living in or considering moving to Walpole.
According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, Walpole was ranked 141st in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 126th in 2012. However, it was 227th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” declining from 236th in 2012.
Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the Walpole 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.
The land in present day Walpole was first owned by the Neponset Indians, who through negotiations in 1636 sold the land to nearby Dedham. The land that was sold now makes up part of sixteen different towns. In 1724, the town Walpole seceded from Dedham garnering the name from Robert Walpole who served as Prime Minister of England from 1721-1742.
Throughout its history, Walpole was prominent for its saw mills located along the Neponset river. As mills were built along the Neponset River, the population increased, and more industry came to town. The growing population became frustrated with the local supervision in Dedham and in 1724, Walpole broke apart from Dedham becoming its own entity.
Like many towns in colonial times, Walpole played a big part in the Revolutionary War. Beginning with the extreme taxes imposed on the Colonies, Walpole was vocal in opposition, sending representatives to Boston to voice their displeasure. As the War commenced, Walpole sent over 150 soldiers to the Battles of Lexington and Concord followed by sending two miltia groups to Narragansett Bay to prevent British soldiers from attacking Newport Harbor.
While the War waged on Walpole continued to grow and develop. By 1860 there were nearly 2,000 residents and by 1922 there were 5,500 people. This rise in population is partly due to the continued running of mills in the town; these mills consisted of cotton, lumber and paper.
Since then Walpole mainly serves as a commuter suburb, and lies thirteen miles from Boston and twenty-three miles from providence.
During the summer months Francis William Bird Park is frequented by residents. The 89 acre park consists of both walking and bike paths stretching through landscaped area. In the winter months the Walpole Express, a Junior Hockey team plays and presents top notch amateur and collegiate players who play at the Lorio Arena.
Mike Millbury was born in Brighton but was raised in Walpole where he would excel in sports, but took extra interest in hockey. He went on to attend Colgate University, where he would become a stalwart for the hockey teams defense. After school Millbury went on to play for the Boston Bruins where in his twelve years with the team he would help them to play in the post-season eleven times. After his playing career he went on to be a head coach and an executive for the Bruins and later the New York Islanders. Currently, Millbury works as an analyst for NESN and NBC.
Kevin Faulk is a New England Patriot legend who helped the team win three Super Bowls and create the New England Patriots dynasty. Born in Louisiana in 1976, Faulk went on to attend LSU, where he would play football for four years as a starter; he holds many records for the school including most career all-purpose yards and most career rushing yards. After college Faulk was drafted in the second round by the Patriots and played all thirteen years of his NFL career with the Patriots where he served as one of the best all-around players of all-time.
Walpole, 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
Advanced Signal: 781-963-2024
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