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East Brookfield Business and Home Security

Overview

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

East Brookfield Business and Home Security Facts

According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, East Brookfield was ranked 228^th in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 112^th in 2012. It was 232^nd for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” improving from 54^th in 2012.

American Alarm’s History in East Brookfield

Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the East Brookfield 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 Brookfield Origin

East Brookfield holds the recognition for the most recently incorporated town in Massachusetts. Although it was first settled in 1664, it wasn’t until 1920 that it was incorporated and named for its geographical location from the town it seceded from, Brookfield.

What East Brookfield is Known for

Prior to the settlement of Brookfield, the land was inhabited by native tribes of Lashaway and Quaboag natives. The Seven Mile and Quaboag Rivers provided the ability to trade with other tribes along the rivers and also provided food through the surplus of fish and the arable land along its banks.

After settlers arrived in the late seventeenth century, they too took advantage of the rivers and set up the Quaboag Plantation. At first the settlers solely used the rivers for the nutrients they provided, but by the mid eighteenth century, they began expanding their use of the Rivers and began building mills. With the increased production through the mills in town, the railroad soon followed and it too brought more infrastructure and population to town.

Today, East Brookfield is primarily a bedroom community, located in a rural, and heavily forested area. The proximity to major highways make this town ideal for those seeking the peacefulness of a country town but also need to commute for work.

Listing of East Brookfield Favorites

Restaurants:

• E. B. Flatts – 245 W Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
• Uncle Sam’s Pizza – 400 E Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
• Thai House Restaurant – 355 E Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
• Rise N’Shine Diner – 237 W Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
• East Brookfield Pizza – 289 E Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515

Short List of Historic Places or Recreation Spots

Among the more popular sites in town are many rivers and lakes which are especially popular in the summer months. Sites like Lake Lashaway, Quacumquasit Pond, as well as the local rivers provide summer fun including kayaking and fishing. Over thirteen different kinds of fish have been known to live in Lake Lashaway, some of which are Bass, Perch, Pike and Bullheads. The Hodgkins School, first built in 1882, was the oldest operating school in Massachusetts until it was closed in 2002. It now operates as the East Brookfield Historical Museum.

East Brookfield Helpful Links

• http://www.eastbrookfieldma.us/
• http://www.eastbrookfieldpolice.com/
• http://www.eastbrookfieldfire.org/
• http://www.seb.mec.edu/

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