58-665: The Emerson Shoe Company is a historic industrial property located at Maple and Plain Streets in Rockland, Massachusetts . Built about 1891 and repeatedly enlarged, it is the largest wood-frame structure in Rockland, and was home to one of its largest employers in the early 20th century. Now converted to residential use, the factory complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The former Emerson Shoe Company factory
116-410: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families, 37% of which were non-family households with residents over 65 years of age. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under
174-534: A growing number of artists have moved into the community, attracted by former factory buildings as a place to work and meet. These buildings are not designated for artist use as they are just commercial and storage spaces but they are popularly used by creatives. Buildings include the E.T. Wright Building and the Sandpaper Factory. There was once a third artist community known as the Codman Building, formerly
232-418: A household in the town was $ 50,613, and the median income for a family was $ 60,088. Males had a median income of $ 41,361 versus $ 31,907 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,068. About 6.1% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. Statistically, Rockland is the 103rd most populous community in
290-568: A part of the Norfolk and Plymouth District, which includes Abington, Holbrook, Quincy, and part of Braintree. The town is patrolled by the First (Norwell) Barracks of Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police . The town has its own police and fire department; the police department is located near the eastern junction of Routes 123 and 139 and the fire department is located along Union Street,
348-468: A private school, Calvary Chapel Academy. Calvary Chapel Academy is a Christian school serving from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Children living in Rockland are also eligible to attend South Shore Charter Public School . Located in neighboring Norwell , the school offers entrance to neighboring towns on the South Shore. Many students and their families also choose to attend private high schools in
406-789: A settler was accused of stealing supplies from the Massachusetts, and the Massachusett leaders demanded the thief's execution; the Weymouth men complied, but legend has it that they may have executed a dying, sick settler instead. By April 1623, word came of conflict between American Indians and the Virginia colonists, and tension increased between the Wessagusset colonists and the Indians. Massachusetts and other tribes began plotting to attack and destroy what
464-595: A short commute into Boston, MBTA bus and rail service , and a town beach. At the 2020 census, Weymouth had a total population of 57,437. It also had a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 residents. As of the 2010 census , there were 53,743 people, 22,435 households, and 13,595 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,174.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,225.6/km ). There were 22,573 housing units at an average density of 1,327.1 per square mile (512.4/km ). 64% housing units were owner-occupied and 35% of housing units were renter-occupied. The racial makeup of
522-599: Is Elizabeth Warren . The state's junior member, elected in a special election following the appointment of John Kerry to United States Secretary of State , is Ed Markey . On the state level, Rockland is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a part of the Fifth Plymouth district, which includes the towns of Hanover and Norwell. The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as
580-563: Is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts , United States. It is one of 13 municipalities in the state to have city forms of government while retaining "town of" in their official names. It is named after Weymouth, Dorset , a coastal town in England , and is the second-oldest settlement in Massachusetts, second only to Plymouth . It is one of the South Shore 's more affordable towns and offers
638-614: Is a town in Plymouth County , Massachusetts , United States. The population was 17,803 at the 2020 census. As of December 31, 2009, there were 11,809 registered voters in the community. Rockland was a part of territory given to one Timothy Hatherly in a land grant, later known as the Hatherly Grant, in 1654. It was then populated by European settlers as a northeastern region of the neighboring town Abington in 1673. The town separated and incorporated as Rockland on March 9, 1874. It
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#1732863121211696-501: Is bordered on the north by Hingham Bay and Boston Harbor. Weymouth's territory includes Grape Island , Slate Island , and Sheep Island , all part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area . Weymouth is bordered on the west by Quincy , Braintree , and Holbrook . It is bordered on the south by Abington and Rockland . Weymouth is bordered on the east by Hingham . The climate in this area
754-674: Is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Weymouth has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Weymouth is home to many species of wildlife that have adapted to the town's suburban environment and parks. Small mammals such as Red and Gray foxes , Striped Skunks , Raccoons , Virginia Opossums , Eastern Cottontail Rabbits , Groundhogs , and Eastern Gray Squirrels can be commonly found in Weymouth. Some Larger mammals, such as Coyotes and White-tailed Deer live in
812-465: Is currently in use. They are named after local women: abolitionist Maria Weston Chapman and First Lady Abigail Adams . The Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, locally known as "The New Chapman, " replaced a previous building that had housed an identically named middle school and the town High School. It opened to students in September 2022. The previous middle school, Abigail Adams Middle School,
870-447: Is currently undergoing renovations with school and town officials undecided about its future uses. There are eight primary schools and one early childhood center, five of which are named after Weymouth's Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. In June 2021, Weymouth High School was placed into a state program for schools or districts that disproportionately suspend nonwhite students or students with disabilities . Along with this,
928-492: Is dominated by rocky lands. There are several ponds throughout the town, including Accord Pond at the junction with Hingham and Norwell, and Studleys Pond (known to local residents as Reeds Pond) just south of Rockland Center, can be seen along Market Street. There are several brooks throughout town, one of which is sourced at the Abington-Rockland Reservoir near the northwest corner of town. Beech Hill lies at
986-536: Is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ), or 0.79%, is water. Rockland ranks 307th out of 351 communities in the Commonwealth. Rockland is bordered by Weymouth to the northwest, Hingham to the northeast, Norwell to the northeast, Hanover to the east, Hanson to the south, Whitman to the southwest, and Abington to the west. Rockland is 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Brockton and 22 miles (35 km) south of Boston . Rockland, as its name suggests,
1044-535: Is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km ) (comprising 21.29%) is water. Weymouth contains the Weymouth Back River and the Weymouth Fore River ; its surroundings, formerly industrial, are now set aside as parks and natural areas, including Webb Memorial State Park . There are many streets named after people and trees. Weymouth residents often designate which of four "districts" they live in: Weymouth
1102-474: Is located adjacent to Memorial Park, in a new facility completed in 2012 and connected to the high school. It serves fifth through eighth grades. A newly renovated Rockland Senior High School serves ninth through twelfth grade students. In June 2021, Rockland Senior High School was placed into a state program for schools or districts that disproportionately suspend nonwhite students or students with disabilities . Rockland High's athletics teams are known as
1160-481: Is located in a mixed industrial-residential area in Rockland, at the northwest corner of Maple and Plain Streets. Its oldest portion is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story structure lining Maple Street, while additions and extensions run along Plain Street. It was built using typical timber-framed "mill construction" techniques of the 1890s and 1900s, with sections ranging in height from two to four floors. The oldest portion of
1218-597: Is named for the town's rocky nature, which was better suited for mills and industry than for farming. During King Philip's War , the town was the site of an encampment during his raids on the town of Scituate . Before the Civil War, Rockland was known as a major lumber producer for the shipyards in Hanover and Scituate. The town industry boomed during the 19th century and during the civil war due to its shoe factories, its timber export, and its sawmills but production declined after
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#17328631212111276-454: Is plentiful with mix-use buildings that reflect the heritage of Rockland Center's past vibrancy. A comprehensive study conducted by BSC Group and McCabe Enterprises made recommendations to guide the Center's redevelopment while retaining historic aspects. New sidewalks and crossing areas, paid for with a federal Community Development Block Grant , were installed in 2010. Selectmen contracted
1334-425: Is prevalent in the neighborhoods of Weymouth. Weymouth has colloquially been referred to as "Suburban Southie" and "Southie on the South Shore" due to the high influx of South Boston residents and Irish Catholic culture in the town. This trend continues in a different way again today as some longtime South Boston residents are now being priced out due to gentrification. Many are moving out to the more affordable towns on
1392-468: Is thought to have been named after English explorer George Weymouth . The settlement was a failure, as the 60 men from London were ill-prepared for the hardships required for survival. They also may have lacked the motivation of the Pilgrims, as this colony was purely economic in motivation and the men had not brought their families. By winter, poor planning and bad management led to supplies running out, and
1450-666: The Emerson Shoe Company , but it was rezoned as residential in 2007 allowing developers to displace 30 to 40 artists in the community and build the luxury apartment building known as the Emerson Shoe Lofts. The building is the largest wood structure in Rockland and is on the national register of historic places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26 km ), of which 10.0 square miles (26 km )
1508-667: The Great Depression . Rockland experienced new business growth in the decades after World War II with suburban development along the Routes 123 & 139. During the twentieth century, the town was the site of a portion of the landing strips of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station . The airstrip closed in 1996 as a part of the fourth round of closures under the Base Realignment and Closure Act . In recent years,
1566-583: The Greenbush Line , at Weymouth Landing and East Weymouth , and one on the Kingston Line at South Weymouth . Numbered routes that pass through Weymouth include Massachusetts Routes 3 , 3A , 18 , 53 , 58 and 139 . Weymouth was founded in 1635, from the territory known as Wessagusett which was described in 1622—just two years after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. Weymouth held the distinction of having
1624-618: The House Sparrow and European Starling . The Herring Run runs through Weymouth, connecting the Back River to Whitman's Pond. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of Alewife Herring travel up the brook to spawn. The Herring Run was also a crucial resource for the early colonists of the area and the Native Massachusett People. Weymouth is served by several MBTA bus routes as well as three MBTA Commuter Rail stations: two on
1682-567: The Puritans of Boston and the Pilgrims of Plymouth, but Weymouth was a stable and prominent town with its current boundaries by 1635. It was included as part of Suffolk County when it was formed on May 10, 1643. The oldest surviving house in Weymouth is the Bickman House ( c. 1650 ) located at 84 Sea Street. Weymouth was heavily involved in the shoemaking industry from the first years of
1740-526: The 18th century right through to 1973, when the Stetson Shoe Company closed its doors. The building is currently being used for medical offices. The original town hall was destroyed by fire in 1914 and was replaced in 1928 with a town hall that is a replica of the old Massachusetts State House in Boston. In May 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker designated a tract of land near Lakeview Manor and
1798-632: The Bulldogs (sometimes just 'Dogs), and their colors are navy blue and white. They compete in the South Shore League and their rival is Abington . The Bulldogs have a strong basketball tradition, with their most recent state championships in 2004 (boys) and 2000 (girls). The football team last won a Super Bowl in 2021 by defeating Abington, 23–13, at Gillette Stadium. In addition to the high school, students may attend South Shore Vocational Technical High School in Hanover free of charge. The town also has
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1856-520: The Commonwealth, just below the state average. Rockland is the 62nd most densely populated community in the Commonwealth, and the fourth most densely populated in Plymouth County. On the national level, Rockland is a part of Massachusetts's 10th congressional district , and is represented by Bill Keating . The state's senior ( Class I ) member of the United States Senate , elected in 2012,
1914-588: The High School. This changed with the construction of a new wing on the Junior High building in South Weymouth, which subsequently became the new Weymouth High School housing grades nine through twelve. More than 2,000 students attend the high school. A brand new athletic surface was completed in 2005, giving Weymouth High School an artificial turf field and a track surface. There are two middle schools but only one
1972-616: The Indians. Forty-five colonists joined Plymouth or went north to Maine, and from there most returned to England. Three men who had left the colony to live among the Indians as laborers could not be warned in time and were subsequently killed by them after Standish had released the women and children. Robert Gorges attempted to form a colony at the site later that year as the center of a more royalist and Anglican system of government for New England . He brought William Morrell as religious leader and expected Governor Bradford to acknowledge his supremacy and act as his agent. Within weeks,
2030-646: The Iron Horse Preservation Society to remove the section of the Old Colony rail line that ran through town. Since the rails were removed, the line has been used for light recreation activities such as walking and bike riding. In 1884, a local paper was founded and Hulda Barker Loud took the position of editor-in-chief, naming the paper The Independent . Today, the town shares a weekly newspaper with neighboring Abington, The Rockland Standard . The Patriot Ledger and The Brockton Enterprise serve
2088-625: The New England winter caused Gorges to leave with most of the settlers. Those who remained formed the nucleus of the permanent settlement. and the oldest in what would become Massachusetts Bay Colony . In 1630, it was officially incorporated into the Massachusetts Bay Colony ; the name was changed to Weymouth in 1635 with the addition of 100 families under the leadership of Joseph Hull . These groups experienced some difficulty integrating together, especially due to conflicting pressures from
2146-485: The New Maria Weston Chapman Middle School made local news on two separate occasions due to the violent behavior of students. There is one Public Charter School which Weymouth is associated to In addition, there are four private schools in Weymouth. Weymouth was settled in 1622 as Wessagusset Colony founded by Thomas Weston , who had been the main financial backer of Plymouth Colony . It
2204-452: The Plymouth colonists had little to share. The situation grew desperate and Weymouth men began to sell their clothes, hire themselves out as laborers, and even steal from the local Massachusett Indians. The Indians were soon taunting the Weymouth men and robbing them of what little food they gathered clamming and foraging in the woods. By now, many in the colony were starving or ill, and law and order had broken down. The lowest point came when
2262-403: The South Shore. Data is from the 2009–2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Weymouth is located at 42°12′23″N 70°56′45″W / 42.20639°N 70.94583°W / 42.20639; -70.94583 (42.206458, −70.945919). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 21.6 square miles (56 km ), of which 17 square miles (44 km )
2320-460: The age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 68,665, and the median income for a family was $ 52,083. Males had a median income of $ 42,497 versus $ 35,963 for females. The per capita income for
2378-632: The area, including Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton, Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, Boston College High School in Boston, Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, and more. The town serves as the headquarters for several major companies: Town officials and citizens have moved forward with efforts to revitalize Rockland Center. The stretch of Union Street
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2436-611: The center of town, running coextensively for roughly 2/3 of a mile. A spur of the Old Colony rail line formerly ran through the town; that line is now abandoned. The Old Colony Line does, however, pass through neighboring Weymouth, Abington and Whitman, as part of the Kingston-Route 3 line of the MBTA's commuter rail. There are stops in South Weymouth (alongside the Naval Air Station) and Abington (just south of Route 123), not far from
2494-405: The city was 82.7% White , 5.2% Black or African American , 0.2% Native American , 5.7% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. There were 22,028 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had
2552-425: The complex was built about 1891 by Hall, Gallagher & Foulke's Shoe Company, later renamed George W. Hall & Company. In 1906 the building was purchased by R.B. Grover & Company, a Brockton -based shoemaker founded in 1889 whose factory had been destroyed by fire. Grover was best known for producing the "Emerson shoe", and renamed itself in 1901. The company was one of Rockland's biggest employers, enlarging
2610-469: The greater South Shore area. WRPS (88.3 FM) is a radio station owned by Rockland High School. The station is operated by the students and staff of the school. In addition, the studio offers two public access cable channels. Lower Union Street Historic District runs down southern Union Street from East Water to Market Streets. In addition, there are several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places : Weymouth, Massachusetts Weymouth
2668-698: The more forested areas such as Great Esker Park , and occasionally wander into the suburbs. Weymouth is also home to many species of birds. Some common backyard species are Wild Turkeys , American Robins , Blue Jays , Mourning Doves , Black-capped Chickadees , Tufted Titmice , Common Grackles , and Northern Cardinals to name a few. There are many other species of birds that inhabit the diverse habitats that are located in Weymouth, such as Red-tailed Hawks , Ospreys , Red-winged Blackbirds , Great Egrets , Turkey Vultures , Great Blue Herons , along with various species of waterfowl , seagulls , and shorebirds . There are also two invasive bird species, those being
2726-430: The oldest continuous town meeting form of government, for 365 years. In 1999, Weymouth residents voted to change to a city form of government. David M. Madden was elected as the city's first mayor and took office in 2000. On July 10, 2007, Mayor David M. Madden announced he would not seek reelection. In 2008, Susan Kay was elected as the new mayor of Weymouth. On November 3, 2015, Republican state senator Bob Hedlund
2784-515: The premises in 1906, and again in 1909 and 1916. The company failed during the Great Depression in 1931. The factory saw a variety of industrial uses since then such as hosting commercial businesses and general workspaces. Through the 1980s and 1990s this building became known as the Codman Building and was home to as many as 30 to 40 artists but was closed down in 2006 making way for the historic factory to be converted into residential loft-style housing. Rockland, Massachusetts Rockland
2842-482: The south of town, and Wyman Fields lies to the north of it. There are several parks throughout the town, as well as a small town forest just south of the Naval Air Station. A short stretch (2/3 of a mile long) of Massachusetts Route 3 crosses the northeast corner of town, granting access to Route 228 , which terminates just south of the highway. Route 123 and Route 139 pass from west to east just south of
2900-507: The threat. Using the promise of a meal of pork, Standish lured five of the more bellicose Massachusett Indians inside the stockade, including Wituwamat, a large man who had belittled Standish because he was short and had bragged about murdering a number of French shipwreck survivors. Once inside, there was a brief struggle and the Indian leaders were killed. Ten of the original 60 colonists starved to death and two others were killed in conflicts with
2958-565: The town line. There is no commercial air service in town; nearby national and international flights are available at Logan International Airport in Boston, or T. F. Green Airport in Rhode Island . As of the census of 2000, there were 17,670 people, 6,539 households, and 4,583 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,763.1 inhabitants per square mile (680.7/km ). There were 6,649 housing units at an average density of 663.4 per square mile (256.1/km ). The racial makeup of
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#17328631212113016-545: The town was 90.81% White , 5.71% African American , 0.15% Native American , 1.08% Asian , 0.79% from other races , and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population. There were over 9,000 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who
3074-416: The town's approximately 2,500 students. There are two elementary schools (Phelps and R. Stewart Esten) which serve students from kindergarten to fourth grade. The Phelps Elementary school is new construction, completed in 2022, replacing both Memorial Park and Jefferson elementary schools. Both Memorial Park and Jefferson schools were demolished in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The John W. Rogers Middle School
3132-663: The town's main street. The fire department also has its own ambulance service, which brings emergency cases to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth or Brockton Hospital in Brockton. The Rockland Memorial Library is a member of the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) and the Southeastern Massachusetts Library System (SEMLS). Rockland is governed by an open town meeting form of government. Its board of selectmen has five elected seats, currently filled by: Rockland operates its own school system for
3190-634: Was $ 24,976. About 9.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. Weymouth has the 10th highest Irish population in the United States, at 33%. As "white flight" occurred in inner-city Boston exacerbated by the start of the cross-district busing program, in the 1960s and 70s thousands of white (predominantly of Irish descent) Bostonians moved to middle/working class suburbs such as Weymouth and Quincy. The blue collar city culture of places like South Boston and Dorchester
3248-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.23. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males. The median income for
3306-599: Was elected as the new mayor of Weymouth, succeeding long-incumbent mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016. Weymouth is part of the Massachusetts Senate's Plymouth and Norfolk district . Weymouth is one of the few places in the United States where self-service gas stations are illegal. The ban was introduced in 1977. Weymouth High School is the only public high school in Weymouth. Prior to 2005, grades eight and nine were housed in Weymouth Junior High while grades ten, eleven, and twelve comprised
3364-507: Was left of the floundering colony and the more successful Plymouth Colony . Wampanoag Chief Massasoit heard about the plot but soon fell ill and nearly died. A party from the Plymouth Colony came to his village and nursed him back to health, and he warned them of the plot. Governor William Bradford decided to preempt the planned attack, and sent Myles Standish to Weymouth with the Plymouth militia and their Indian guide Hobbamock to end
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