History and Geography
– East Bridgewater was settled by Europeans in 1630 as an outgrowth of the Plymouth and Duxbury plantations.
– It was initially a part of Olde Bridgewater and officially separated and incorporated on June 14, 1823.
– The town had an economy primarily based on agriculture, with industrial development following.
– Iron works in East Bridgewater provided muskets and cannon during the American Revolution.
– Residential development increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries along the town’s rail and trolley lines.
– East Bridgewater has a total area of 17.5 square miles, with 17.2 square miles being land and 0.3 square miles being water.
– The town is bordered by Whitman to the north, Hanson to the east, Halifax to the southeast, Bridgewater to the south, West Bridgewater to the west, and Brockton to the northwest.
– East Bridgewater is located twenty-seven miles southeast of Boston.
– The town is characterized by ponds, woods, and rivers, including the Matfield River, Satucket River, and Poor Meadow Brook.
– Robbins Pond is the largest body of water in East Bridgewater.
Demographics
– The population of East Bridgewater was 14,440 at the 2020 census.
– The town has a population density of 741.4 inhabitants per square mile.
– The racial makeup of East Bridgewater is 96.91% White, 0.99% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.48% Asian, and 1.09% from two or more races.
– The median household income in the town is $60,311, and the per capita income is $23,532.
– Approximately 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population are below the poverty line.
Government and Politics
– East Bridgewater is part of Massachusetts’s 8th congressional district, represented by Stephen Lynch.
– On the state level, the town is represented by Alyson Sullivan in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for precincts 2, 3, and 4, and by Michele DuBois for precinct 1.
– The town is part of Massachusetts’s 9th congressional district, represented by Stephen Lynch.
– Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey serve as the United States Senators for Massachusetts.
– East Bridgewater ranks 144th out of 351 communities in the Commonwealth in terms of population.
Notable Features
– East Bridgewater is commonly known as ‘The Bridge.’
– The town’s nickname refers to its location on the northern portion of the Taunton River.
– East Bridgewater is primarily a residential community.
– The famous bank robber Jack Turner had a brother who owned a home in East Bridgewater during the mid-19th century.
– The Beaver Brook Beagle Club, a large woodlands area, is located in the northwest corner of town.
Education, Religion, and Transportation
– East Bridgewater has its own school system for approximately 2,500 students.
– The Central School serves students from pre-kindergarten through second grade.
– The Gordon W. Mitchell School serves third through sixth grade students.
– East Bridgewater High School serves seventh through twelfth grade students.
– High school students may also attend Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in South Easton free of charge.
– The Catholic Church of Saint John the Evangelist is located on Central Street.
– The church collaborates with St. Ann’s church in West Bridgewater.
– Route 18 is the major north-south route through town, passing through the town center.
– Route 106 passes from east to west through the southern part of town.
– Route 104 clips the southern corner of the town before ending at Route 106 near the Halifax line.
– Route 27 clips the northeastern corner of town.
– Route 14 passes through this part of town as well.
Notable People
– John Cariani, actor
– Manny Delcarmen, former Boston Red Sox pitcher
– Joe Lauzon, UFC fighter
– Dan Lauzon, MMA fighter, brother of Joe Lauzon
– Dana LeVangie, former Boston Red Sox pitching coach Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Bridgewater,_Massachusetts
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East Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 14,440 at the 2020 census. It is also a part of Massachusetts' 8th congressional district, of which it is represented by Stephen Lynch.
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts | |
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 East Bridgewater Common | |
 Seal | |
| Nickname: The Bridge | |
 Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 42°02′00″N 70°57′35″W / 42.03333°N 70.95972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Settled | 1649 |
| Incorporated | 1823 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.5 sq mi (45.3 km2) |
| • Land | 17.2 sq mi (44.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,440 |
| • Density | 830/sq mi (320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 02333 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-18455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618339 |
| Website | www |
