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

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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!