Wednesday, July 11, 2012

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.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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!




Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

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.  


Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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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