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East Bridgewater Business and Home Security

Overview

Welcome to American Alarms’ business and home security page for East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This informational page provides important crime data along with additional information for those living in or considering moving to East Bridgewater.

East Bridgewater Business and Home Security Facts

According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, East Bridgewater was ranked 124^th in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 120^th in 2012. It was 179^th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” improving from 127^th in 2012.

American Alarm’s History in East Bridgewater

Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the East Bridgewater 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.

East Bridgewater History

First settled in 1630, the town of East Bridgewater began as extension the Plymouth and Duxbury plantations. By 1723 it was known as the “East Parish” of Olde Bridgewater and in 1823 was finally incorporated. The town had close to 14000 people in 2010, and lies just twenty-seven miles south of Boston.

What East Bridgewater is Known For…

East Bridgewater began its life quietly enough; located on the northern end of the Taunton River, the town’s economy was largely agrarian. During the American Revolution, however, East Bridgewater developed an iron works which provided both muskets and cannon for Colonial Forces. By the late 19th century, trolley and rail lines spurred residential growth and the town returned to its more idyllic roots.

East Bridgewater is also known as the home of Jack Turner’s brother. Turner—a famous bank robber—is widely believed to have hidden his fortune in East Bridgewater before dying at the hands of Union agents in 1864.

Listing of Town Favorites

• Tatami Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 118 North Bedford Street
• Johnny Macaronis, 582 West Street
• Skinner’s Sugar House, 24 Union Street
• Mockingbird Restaurant and Martini Bar, 838 N Bedford Street

Historic Places and Recreation Spots

Looking for something to do while you’re in East Bridgewater? Start with C. N. Smith farm, located at 325 South Street. Great for a family to get out and see the Massachuttets countryside, and also offers fruit picking: Apples, strawberries and blueberries to name a few. Prefer not to pick? The property also has a storefront selling farm-fresh produce.

You can also check out Robbins Pond, the largest body of water in East Bridgewater in the southwest corner of town. Rumor has it that ducks “of massive proportions” have been spotted in the area.

Famous People from East Bridgewater

There are a few famous Americans who call East Bridgewater home. First is former Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, World Series champion in 2007 and known as “the pride of Hyde Park.” MMA fighter Joe Lauzon — ranked in the sport’s top 20 — also hails from East Bridgewater. In addition, character actor Tom Everett Scott, best known for roles in the movie That Thing You Do and the television show Southland.

Town Helpful Links

• East Bridgewater website
• Police department
• Fire department
• School district
• News:
  • Wicked Local
  • Topix

Click here to contact an American Alarm security consultant in the East Bridgewater, MA area for a free home security evaluation, or call 781-859-2400