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Welcome to American Alarms’ business and home security page for Lancaster, Massachusetts. This informational page provides important crime data along with additional information for those living in or considering moving to Lancaster.
According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, Lancaster was ranked 175th in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 declining from 190th in 2012. It was 97th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” declining from 113th in 2012.
Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the Lancaster 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.
First settled in 1643, it was called “Nashaway” after the local tribe of natives of the same name. Lancaster was incorporated in 1653, becoming the first town in Worcester County to become incorporated. The name Lancaster was chosen by the townspeople who chose to name the town after the town’s founder John Prescott’s hometown in England, Lancaster.
Prior to European settlers in town, Lancaster was settled by the Nashaway native tribe. The local lakes and rivers provided a great sanctuary for natives in the area. After settlers arrived and began colonizing the area, native populations quickly diminished. The strained relationship between natives and the settlers boiled over during King Philip’s War when natives attacked Lancaster and took hostage of some of the residents. The most notable of these was the capture of Mary Rowlandson, who eventually was released. An account of her capture was released in 1682, and was named A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.
Today, Lancaster is a small town with a population around 10,000 people. Lancaster is now home to many historic sites, water features, and the former university, Atlantic Union College.
One of the more prominent families in Lancaster’s history, the Thayer family spent many of their years in town, beginning with Nathaniel Thayer. After graduating from Harvard University in 1789, Nathaniel became a well respected minister and during his nearly fifty years of service, he served on over 150 councils and helped create plans for the future of many churches. His son, also named Nathaniel, was the most famous in the family. Born and raised in Lancaster, Nathaniel Jr. also served as a minister to complement his more focal career as a financier. He would help develop railroads, and eventually became the Director of his firm, John E. Thayer & Brother. Nathaniel Jr. also had a son that became famous. John Thayer was a famous Ornithologist through his study of birds.
Francis B. Fay was a resident of Lancaster who is best known for his career in politics. After being born into an impoverished family, Fay strode to achieve a better life, beginning as a merchant. He worked his way up to becoming a sheriff for Worcester, which eventually led to him becoming a member of the House of Representatives and even the first Mayor for the city of Chelsea.
Lancaster, MA, United States
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781-859-2700
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