HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In observance of the New Year holiday, our office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st. Register Ashe and the staff of the Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to wish each of you a happy and healthy New Year!

2012 Mitten Drive

Christmas came a little bit early this year to students at the Homer Street School in Springfield.  Register Ashe arrived bearing gifts of hats, scarves, gloves and mittens collected by employees and customers of the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.  Watching the joy and excitement on each child's face is what makes this season so special.  A big thank you to Principal Kathleen Sullivan for inviting us to her school and to Maria DeAngelis for her help in organizing this event. 

Register Ashe with Principal Sullivan and Homer Street students.

                                                 Funny face time!

Register Ashe receiving a warm thank you from a bundled up student!

Principal Kathleen Sullivan, Maria DeAngelis,

Program Manager for the

Springfield School Volunteers

 and Register Donald E. Ashe.

** WESTFIELD SATELLITE OFFICE UPDATE **

Please be advised that the Westfield Satellite Office will be closing at 12:00 pm on Monday, December 24th.  As previously stated, the Westfield office will remain closed from Wednesday, December 26th until Wednesday, January 2nd.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.  Thank you!

Celebration Held to Honor Retiring Registers

On Thursday, November 29th, Secretary Galvin and Registers from all over the Commonwealth gathered to honor those retiring from the office of Register of Deeds.  Register Ashe and the Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to extend our well wishes to Register Gene Brune, Register Robert Kelley, Register Patricia Plaza, Register Joseph Gochinski and Register Andrea Nuciforo.  Congratulations!

Westfield Satellite Office

Due to the temporary closing of the Westfield City Hall, our Westfield Satellite Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 26th until Wednesday, January 2nd.  Please check back with us for any potential closings as a result of the Christmas and New Year holidays.  Thank you!

Register Ashe Meets with Elms College Students

On Friday, November 30th, Register Ashe met with Professor Caroline Murray and her class from Elms College in Chicopee.  Register Ashe welcomed them to our office and gave a brief overview of the daily operations at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.  We wish the best of luck to this group of bright and talented individuals!

2012 Mitten Drive!

The Hampden County Registry of Deeds is conducting its annual Mitten Drive to benefit the Children of the Springfield Public Schools. Since the onset of this collection, we have donated several hundred pairs of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves, which have been distributed to young Springfield children in need during the cold winter months. Donations will be collected until Tuesday, December 11th. All donated items may be placed in the wrapped gift box outside of the Plan Department. Thank you for your help!

Public search will be down temporarily

The Public Search portion of our website will be down tonight, November 26th from 7:00 pm until tomorrow morning for routine system maintenance.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Westfield Satellite Office Closed on Friday, November 23rd

Please be advised that the Westfield Satellite Office will be closed on Friday, November 23rd, as well as closing today at 3:00 pm due to the closing of Westfield City Hall. Our Springfield office, however, will be open for normal business hours on Friday, November 23rd.  Thank you!

Westfield Satellite Office Closing Early

Please be advised that our Westfield Satellite Office will be closing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 21st due to the early closing of the Westfield City Hall.  Our Springfield office will remain open until 4:30 pm to assist you; however, the recording desk closes at 4:00 pm.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Thanksgiving

Our office will be closed this Thursday, November 22nd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  On this day of thanks, Register Ashe and the staff at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holiday.



Veteran's Day

In observance of the Veteran's Day holiday, both our Springfield and Westfield offices will be closed on Monday, November 12th.  The staff of the Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to express their deep appreciation for all of the men and women of the United States military who have sacrificed so that we may live each day in freedom. 

Office Hours Altered Due to Hurricane Sandy

Due to the impending hurricane, our Springfield office will be closing today at 12:00 pm and reopening tomorrow at 12:00 pm. The Westfield satellite office is scheduled to remain open today until 4:00 pm. Should the Westfield City Hall close prior to 4:00 pm, our satellite office will close, as well. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that everyone remains safe as we weather this storm.

Service Interruption

This evening, there will be a brief interruption in service for the Public Search Site from 4:15pm until 5:00pm.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. 

Office Closed

In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, both our Springfield and Westfield offices will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2012.  We hope you enjoy your weekend!

Remembering 9/11

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the victims of the unscrupulous terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and may God bless America.

              "We met the worst of humanity with the best of humanity."
                          - Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

**** UPDATE          UPDATE           UPDATE ****

THE AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM HAS NOW BEEN RESOLVED! AS A RESULT, THE WESTFIELD SATELLITE OFFICE WILL REOPEN FOR BUSINESS EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 23RD.

 

WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THAT THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.

Register Ashe Issues his Semi-Annual Release and Forecast for Fiscal Year 2012

Today, Register Ashe held a press conference relative to real estate transactions within Hampden County.  His semi-annual Release and Forecast for Fiscal Year 2012 conveyed statistcal information, such as revenue collected and documents recorded by the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.  The Register also gave his projections for the state of the economy, specifically the condition of the housing market, for Fiscal Year 2013.  Mr. Ashe also brought to light certain new challenges faced by our office in terms of making more out of less, as well as the numerous changes we have made in order to improve the ease in which one conducts business with our office.  

To read Register Ashe's complete Release and Forecast, click here... 

Shannon Halligan from Channel 22 News was on hand to interview Register Ashe
about the current state of the housing market in Hampden County.

Also interviewing Register Ashe was April from Channel 3 News.

Register Ashe Presents Proclamations to 2012 Polanie Club Scholarship Award Winners

Register Ashe recently attended the 2012 Polanie Club Scholarship Banquet at the Polish American Citizens Club. The Polanie Club was organized on May 22, 1931 to promote religious, civic, patriotic, cultural and educational purposes. Through the years, the Club has supported a number of charitable, civic and cultural activities and organizations. The Club supports the Shriners Hospital, Baystate Breast Cancer Program, March of Dimes, the Polish National Alliance Youth Camp, the Ronald McDonald House and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.

The Club's largest fundraiser is the annual Fashion Show, whereby it is able to provide a minimum of three scholarships per year to college students. This year’s scholarship award winners are Steven Pawela, Teresa Kruzel and Joshua Fredette.  Register Ashe presented proclamations to each of the three scholarship award winners for their outstanding achievements both within the classroom and their community. 

(L-R) Polanie Club scholarship award winners, Steven Pawela, Teresa Kruzel, Joshua Fredette, Club President Loretta Goyette and Register of Deeds Donald E. Ashe

Register Ashe and 2012 Club Polanie scholarship award winner Teresa Kruzel

Register Ashe and 2012 Club Polanie scholarship award winner Joshua Fredette

Register Ashe and 2012 Polanie Club scholarship award winner, Steven Pawela

Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, May 28th.  Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29th.  On this day, we honor those brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, so that we may continue to live our lives in freedom.  Register Ashe and the staff of the Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to wish you all a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Hampden County Registry of Deeds to Attend Senior Options 2012 in Westfield

Tomorrow, April 19th, representatives from the Hampden County Registry of Deeds will be attending the Westfield Council on Aging's Senior Options 2012. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the South Middle School, which is located at 30 West Silver Street in Westfield. Registry employees will be on hand to provide information to the public regarding real estate transactions within the County. Declaration of Homestead forms will also be available, as well as a notary public to notarize these documents. Providing quality customer service is a highly valued aspect of what we do at the Registry and we look forward to assisting those in attendance!

OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY, APRIL 16TH

In observance of Patriots' Day, both the Springfield and Westfield offices of the Hampden County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Monday, April 16th.  Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 17th.  Register Ashe and the employees of the Registry would like to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday!

Check Procedure

Please note:

Effective April 1, 2012 - Due to a new accounting procedure mandated by the Secretary of State Office,  you will no longer be able to make changes to your check  for recording after it has initially been made out.

Additionally, separate checks are required for each department.

The Hampden County Registry of Deeds would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.  

Hampden County Public Search Status

Update - 3:44 PM - March 16, 2012

The Hampden County Internet Public Search has been fully restored.

An issue was resolved between our Internet Service Provider, Crocker Communications, and Verizon.

The website should be fully functional.

We apologize for any inconvenience this interruption may have caused.

Thank you.


Update - 8:49 AM - March 16, 2012

The Public Internet Search is still not available due to a continuing issue with our Internet Service Provider.  We are waiting for a solution from our ISP.  Please note, this issue is with the internet connection related to this office, and not the recording system.  The Hampden County Registry of Deeds is opened, as normal, for the recording or requesting of documents.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope for a solution to this problem as soon as possible.  


Update - 9:09AM - March 15, 2012

The Public Internet Search is still not available due to a continuing issue with our Internet Service Provider.  We are waiting for a solution from them and hope to have the issue resolved as soon as possible.


We apologize for the inconvenience.


10:07 PM - March 14, 2012 - Due to a current issue with our Internet Service Provider, our public internet search is currently unavailable.

We apologize for the inconvenience.


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Register Ashe Reports on Hampden County Real Estate Transactions

On Wednesday, January 18th, Register Ashe held a press conference to discuss his Release and Forecast for Calendar Year 2011. Figures, such as the amount of documents recorded and revenue collected, were released to the local media. The Register also gave his projections for 2012:

"The real estate market is weak. Today, there are 13 million people out of work and the market won't improve until those people find steady employment. On the positive side, the economy is showing small signs of improvement through an increase in consumer spending, travel, as well as an uptick in the automotive industry. All of these are indications that consumer confidence is returning, which will eventually help the real estate market".


Click here to read Register Ashe's complete Release and Forecast for Calendar Year 2012...