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Middleborough Business and Home Security

American Alarm’s History in Middleborough

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

Middleborough History

In 1661, Europeans first settled the area of Middleborough, then known as Nemasket. The name was later changed to Middlebury, and in 1669 the town was incorporated as Middleborough. The original name may have meant “place of fish” in local dialects, owing to the large number of herring which migrate up the Nemasket river. And while many towns in this area were named for old English settlements, Middleborough ‘s namesake is the city of Middleburg in the westernmost province of the Netherlands, which was a cultural and intellectual mecca.

What Middleborough is Known for…

Several industries have flourished in Middleborough. Cranberry bogs provided a lucrative source of income for local families, and the town is sometimes called the “cranberry capital of the world.” In addition, Middleborough was once home to several large shoe manufacturers and the Alden Shoe Company still operates out of the town — one of the last remaining shoemakers in the United States.

List of Town Favorites

• The Boston Tavern at 58 E Grove Street.
• The Chatta Box at 755 Bedford Street.
• The Main Drag at 75 North Main Street.
• Harry’s Bar and Grille at 407 West Grove Street.

Historic Places and Recreation Spots

History abounds in Middleborough — it’s worth making at stop at the 1870s Victorian-style town hall or 1930s Beaux Art style library, along with checking out the Nemasket river spawn; both alewife and blueback herring are in abundance. Looking for more wildlife? Check out Beaver Dam, the Great Cedar and Little Cedar swamps.

Famous People from Middleborough

More than a few famous Americans hail from Middleborough. One is Isaac Backus, notable Baptist preacher and Founding Father. Or Deborah Sampson, who enlisted as a Continental solider by dressing as a man; Sampson later removed a musket ball from her thigh with only a penknife and sewing needle. She was later promoted and served as a waiter to General John Paterson.

Middleborough Helpful Links

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

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