SOMERSET, Mass. — The site of Somerset’s former coal-fired power plant at Brayton Point, closed in 2017 after more than five decades of operation, is now being redeveloped into an offshore wind subsea-cable manufacturing hub.
By Derek Kreymer, Operations Manager
Hub Security and Investigative Group provides Tactically Trained & MA Firearms-Licensed Armed and unarmed security guard services, mobile patrol, and private investigation services throughout Somerset, MA, a Bristol County town of roughly 18,298 residents on the Taunton River. Whether you need armed security guards, unarmed guards, mobile patrol, or private investigation services, Hub’s Massachusetts-licensed team is ready to help.
Security Built Around Somerset’s Districts
- Somerset Village: The town’s historic center along the Taunton River, home to the Somerset Village Historic District.
- Brayton Point: The site of the former power plant, now under redevelopment as an offshore wind manufacturing hub.
- Route 138 / I-195 corridor: Commercial properties near the Braga Bridge connection to Fall River.
What Local Crime Data Actually Shows
According to NeighborhoodScout, Somerset is safer than 52% of U.S. cities, with a crime rate lower than approximately 46% of Massachusetts communities. As Brayton Point’s redevelopment brings new construction and industrial activity to town, commercial and construction-site security needs have grown alongside it.
Coverage by District
| District | Primary Service | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Village | Unarmed & Residential Security | Historic homes, small businesses |
| Brayton Point | Corporate & Construction Site Security | Industrial redevelopment properties |
| Route 138 / I-195 corridor | Retail & Mobile Patrol | Commercial properties |
What Hub Provides in Somerset
- Armed security guards for high-value properties and events
- Unarmed security guards for retail, offices, and residential communities
- Mobile patrol security for construction and industrial sites near Brayton Point
- Corporate security services for local businesses
- Private investigation services, including background checks and surveillance
- Residential security for homeowners and neighborhood associations
Serving Somerset and the Surrounding Area
In addition to Somerset, Hub provides licensed security guard and investigation services throughout the surrounding communities, including:
Why Somerset, MA Businesses and Residents Choose Hub
- Fully licensed, fully insured. As a licensed Massachusetts security guard and private investigation agency, Hub is a compliant, insured provider — not an unlicensed operator.
- Local means faster response. Hub’s Massachusetts base means guards and patrols can be deployed quickly across the region, without going through a distant national call center.
- Coverage that flexes with the need. Armed, unarmed, mobile patrol, and private investigation services can be scaled to match the property, event, or investigation.
- Direct line to operations, not a franchise layer. Clients work with Hub’s own operations team directly, rather than being routed through multiple layers of a large franchise.
- Background checks before day one. Every guard completes a screening and licensing process that meets Massachusetts security guard regulations before their first assignment.
Consolidating under one Hub contract also tends to cost less than piecing together separate vendors for guards, patrol, and investigative work: one onboarding process instead of several, no coverage gaps that force you to pay a second vendor’s overtime rate to fill them, and one predictable monthly invoice instead of surprise call-out fees. That matters in Somerset, where the Brayton Point redevelopment into an offshore wind manufacturing hub means active construction sites alongside established residential streets — Hub builds coverage plans around each property type rather than a one-size-fits-all patrol.
Licensing, Insurance, and What Hub Offers in Somerset, MA
Hub Security and Investigative Group is fully licensed under Massachusetts Security Guard License #LP0203L, active since 2004, and carries a $3 million general liability insurance policy on every contract we write for Somerset MA properties. Property managers and business owners should always confirm a security provider’s license number and insurance certificate before signing an agreement, and we are glad to provide both on request.
- Mobile patrol services for retail plazas, office parks, and residential communities throughout Somerset
- Licensed armed security guards for higher-risk properties and after-hours coverage
- Trained unarmed security guards for lobbies, gatehouses, and daytime patrols
- Crowd-certified event management, including guards trained under the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Crowd Manager program, CPR/First Aid certification, and Narcan administration training
- Private investigation and background-check services for tenant screening and incident investigations
Why Somerset’s Condo and Apartment Communities Choose Hub
Multi-unit housing communities in Somerset, such as Slade Farm Residences on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, face the same challenges as apartment communities anywhere in Bristol County: visitor access control, parking enforcement, and after-hours security for common areas like clubhouses, pools, and mailrooms. Hub’s mobile patrol officers and on-site guards give property managers a visible security presence without the cost of a full-time in-house staff, and our licensed, insured guards are trained to de-escalate resident disputes and coordinate with local police when needed.
What to Verify Before Hiring a Security Company in Somerset, MA
Before hiring any security company in Somerset, ask to see a current Massachusetts Security Guard License, a certificate of general liability insurance, and proof of guard-specific training such as CPR/First Aid and de-escalation. Hub Security and Investigative Group provides all three as a matter of course, along with references from other Bristol County properties we currently serve. Hub Security and Investigative Group provides all three, along with supervisors who conduct unannounced site checks so coverage stays consistent whether a shift is being watched or not.
Mobile Patrol Scheduling for Somerset, MA Properties
Massachusetts requires all security guards to hold a valid state security guard license, and Hub maintains full compliance for every guard assigned to Somerset properties. Somerset itself is a town of roughly 18,000 residents situated on the eastern bank of the Taunton River (Somerset, Massachusetts), with a mix of residential neighborhoods, waterfront businesses, and commercial corridors along County Street and Route 6 that benefit from scheduled mobile patrol coverage.
Coverage Across Somerset, MA
Hub doesn’t limit coverage to one part of Somerset — guard assignments and patrol routes are built around the property’s location, whether that’s near the center of town or further out. The goal is the same consistent level of service no matter where in Somerset a property sits.
Hub’s Standard for Guards Serving Somerset, MA
Background checks come before the first shift for every guard Hub assigns in Somerset, and supervisors drop in unannounced to verify posts are staffed as scheduled. Rather than a call center, Somerset property owners get a dispatcher who already knows their site. It’s this combination — vetted staff, real oversight, direct contact — that makes Hub a partner rather than just a vendor.
Emergency Coverage That Doesn’t Clock Out in Somerset, MA
A Somerset property doesn’t get to choose when an alarm trips or a break-in happens, so Hub’s dispatch doesn’t clock out either — it’s staffed 24/7, with a live person answering instead of an answering service. That person can send a guard or bring in local police as needed. The number is (617) 857-1200, answered around the clock.
Insurance and Liability When Hiring Security in Somerset, MA
If a guard is hurt on-site or a third party is injured during a patrol in Somerset, an uninsured security provider can leave the property owner personally on the hook. Requesting proof of coverage up front is routine due diligence. Hub carries $3 million in general liability coverage on every contract it writes in Somerset.
Hub’s On-Site Approach to Planning Security in Somerset, MA
A Somerset property is walked in person before Hub writes a post order for it, because retail, office, and residential properties each need their own plan. The walkthrough turns into a written procedure covering patrol routes, check-in points, and escalation steps for every assigned guard to follow.
Condo, Apartment, and Business Complex Security in Somerset
Apartment communities in Somerset, such as Shawomet Gardens Apartments, depend on shared entryways, parking lots, and mailrooms that no individual resident can fully secure alone. Hub Security and Investigative Group provides patrol and on-site coverage that a property manager or condo association funds across the whole community, keeping per-resident costs far below what arranging individual security would run. Officers monitor common areas, respond to suspicious activity, and give residents a consistent, visible deterrent that a single household simply can’t arrange on its own.
Business complexes and office buildings in Somerset share parking areas and after-hours exposure that individual tenants rarely have the budget to secure on their own. Hub Security and Investigative Group provides scheduled patrols, access control, and rapid response scaled to multi-tenant commercial properties, so every business in a shared building gets a consistent level of protection. Splitting the cost of coverage across a whole complex — instead of each tenant contracting separately — lowers the price for everyone and puts one accountable security partner in charge of the property.
Hub officers are also trained and certified to staff public and private events in Somerset — from town festivals and community gatherings to a condo association’s holiday party or a business complex’s tenant event — and hold current Massachusetts Crowd Manager certification through the MA Department of Fire Services, in addition to CPR/First Aid and Narcan (naloxone) certification. That combination means an officer staffing a crowded Somerset event isn’t just a visible presence — they’re certified to manage occupancy limits and respond to a medical emergency until first responders arrive, which is the standard property owners and event organizers should expect from event security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hub provide construction site security near Brayton Point?
Yes. Hub provides mobile patrol and corporate security services for construction and industrial sites throughout the Brayton Point redevelopment area.
Is Somerset a safe town?
Yes. NeighborhoodScout rates Somerset safer than 52% of U.S. cities, with a crime rate lower than approximately 46% of Massachusetts communities.
Does Hub patrol historic properties in Somerset Village?
Yes. Hub provides unarmed guard and residential security services throughout the Somerset Village Historic District.
What is Hub’s emergency response line for Somerset?
Hub maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch at (617) 857-1200 for clients in Somerset and the surrounding Bristol County communities.
Ready to discuss security coverage for your property in Somerset? Request a free consultation or call Hub at (617) 857-1200 to speak with our team today.
