Happy Birthday, Mary Gurski!

Hampden County Registry of Deeds employee, Mary Gurski, turned 99 on November 3rd. Register Ashe praised her industrious work ethic both in and out of the Registry. Her tireless volunteer work with the Christ King the Church, Club Polanie, Polish National Club and the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Ludlow has touched the lives of so many and for that, we thank her! Celebrating her special day is an event that Registry employees look forward to each year. Once again, Happy Birthday, Mary!

Register Ashe visits the Hampden Senior Center

Register Ashe with Hampden Senior Center's Executive Director, Rebecca Moriarty


Register Ashe speaking with Hampden's seniors about the importance of recording a Declaration of Homestead on one's property.

On Tuesday, October 26th, Register Ashe stopped by the Hampden Senior Center to speak with the seniors about the Declaration of Homestead: its origins and importance for all homeowners. The Register was also able to explain certain aspects of the Registry's day-to-day functions, as well as answer questions regarding property ownership in Hampden County. At this time, those present were offered the option to sign up for the Homestead right then and there. Though we enjoy being able to greet and assist the customers that walk through our doors, Mr. Ashe realizes the convenience of having this service brought directly to our County's residents!

During the past couple of months, Register Ashe has also visited the senior centers in Agawam, Monson and Holland and he would like to thank Executive Directors, Joan Linnehan, Laurie Stacy and Debbie Tierney, respectively for their hospitality.

Part 1 of Register Ashe's Appearance on Register Gochinski's "The Western Mass Democrat"

Last week, Register Ashe appeared on Franklin County Register of Deeds, Joseph Gochinski's, program The Western Mass Democrat. Register Ashe and Register Gochinski discussed the various functions the the Hampden County Registry of Deeds and even managed to engage in a bit of political dialogue.

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Part 2 of Register Ashe's Appearance on Register Gochinski's "The Western Mass Democrat"

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Jim Kinney's article Money spent on Hampden County real estate transactions rises 4.1% for fiscal year

Click this link to read The Republican's article covering Register Ashe's Release and Forecast held on Tuesday, July 13th ....

Register Ashe's Release and Forecast for fiscal year 2010

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON REAL ESTATE IN HAMPDEN COUNTY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 WAS $1,128,597,000.00, A 4.1% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS RECORDED WAS 87,317 A 3.4% INCREASE FROM 2009. THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR WAS $13,509,568.32, UP BY 2.1% FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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POLANIE CLUB PRESENTS 2010 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Polanie Club President Loretta Goyette and Hampden County Register of Deeds Donald E. Ashe made the awards presentation at the annual luncheon held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Polish American Citizens Club in Ludlow, Massachusetts.

The two 2010 Scholarship Awards recipients are Kyle R. Nadeau and Jessica L. Kaplan. Kyle attends Wentworth Institute of Technology and is majoring in architecture. Jessica attends Lesley College and is majoring in art therapy.

The Polanie Club is an active organization that sponsors and promotes many charitable and social causes and events. Club President “Lottie” Goyette stated, “The scholarship awards are an annual activity that is really an investment in our community’s future”.

Register Ashe, who presented the award winners with a proclamation recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in recognition of their achievement, stated, “The Polanie Club should be commended for raising the money in these difficult times to assist in providing a college education to these recipients and to the hundreds before them”.