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Kingston Business and Home Security

Overview

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

Kingston Business and Home Security Facts

According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, Kingston was ranked 114^th in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 84^th in 2012. It was 188^th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” improving from 100^th in 2012.

American Alarm’s History in Kingston

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

Kingston History

The area which became Kingston, MA was originally part of the Wampanoag tribal homeland. European settlers first inhabited the area just after 1620 when the town was still part of Plymouth, and more settlers flocked to the area in 1635. It wasn’t until 1726 that Kingston was officially incorporated after a tax dispute between residents of north and south Plymouth. Now, this coastal town enjoys a resident population of just over 12,000.

What Kingston Is Known for…

Shipbuilding was a primary industry for Kingston during the early and middle part of the 19th century, and the Jones River Landing is the longest continuously-operational shipyard in the United States. Kingston was also known for its ice harvesting industry, which used Jones River Pond to chip and package ice for shipments worldwide. In fact, the pond was renamed to “Silver Lake” as part of an ice harvest marketing effort. Now, Kingston is considered an extension of the Boston metropolitan area and has grown in popularity as a commuter town.

Listing of Town Favorites

• Port Bistro, 114 Main St. Kingston, MA
• Blueberry Muffin Restaurant, 164 Summer St. Kingston, MA
• Solstice Restaurant at 63 Summer St. Kingston, MA
• Carmela’s Italian Restaurant at 138 Main St. Kingston, MA

Historic Places and Recreation Spots

If you’re in Kingston this year, stop by Gray’s Beach Park for a bit of seaside fun, or check out some of the events hosted by the Jones River Historical Society. In July, the Society hosts a large pig roast and concert and in September you can explore the back roads of South Shore.

Famous People from Kingston

There are a number of historically notable figures from Kingston, such as William Bradford, governor of Plymouth Colony and a signatory to the Mayflower compact, and Peleg Wadsworth, an American officer during the Revolutionary War and grandfather of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. More recent examples include famous character actor Chris Cooper who now resides in Kingston with his wife, Marianne.

Kingston Helpful Links

• Town website
• Police department
• Fire department
• School district
• Wicked Local

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