Monday, May 2, 2016

Register Ashe Attends Westfield's Annual Senior Fair

On April 21st, Register Ashe and staff attended Westfield's annual Senior Options Fair.  Each year, our office sets up a booth and has staff on hand to answer any questions that the public may have relative to real property in Hampden County.  This year was even more special, as it was the first time it was held in Westfield's new senior center.  The facility is beautiful and it has come to fruition largely by the efforts of it's outstanding director, Tina Gorman.  To commemorate this hugely successful undertaking, Register Ashe presented Ms. Gorman with a proclamation to thank her for her tireless efforts on behalf of area seniors.  We would like to thank Ms. Gorman and the staff of the Westfield Senior Center for welcoming us back to an event that we look forward to each year.  Congratulations on your new facility!


Register Ashe presents a proclamation to Westfield Senior Center Director, Tina Gorman


Register Ashe with Westfield Senior Center Director, Tina Gorman



The staff of the Westfield Senior Center prepared a delicious lunch for its guests!


Register Ashe shakes the hand of one of our booth's visitors.


Register Ashe was available to answer any questions that attendees had with regard to our office and area real estate.


Informational literature and homestead packets prepared by our office were on hand for Fair guests.











Register Ashe had the pleasure of running into one of the Registry's former employees!












Of the many questions fielded by the Register, most were those related to the Homestead Act, reserving a life estate and properties held in a trust.  While our office makes it a practice not to answer legal questions, we always attempt to direct our customers to the proper entities. 


Register Ashe chatting with Westfield Police Officer Bard.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Register Ashe Serves as Master of Ceremonies for St. Patrick's Day Luncheon

On St. Patrick's Day, Register Ashe was honored to return to the Hungry Hill Senior Center as master of ceremonies for the annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon. Register Ashe would like to thank Linda Henley and Janet Rodriguez Denney for including him in this event. The Register had a great time catching up with members of the Center and enjoying some traditional Irish music performed by The Nuts and Bolts and he is looking forward to attending next year!











Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Land Court Presentation @ Red Rose


Donald E. Ashe is happy to announce that the Hampden County Bar Association Real Estate Attorneys division invited the Registry to their monthly meeting to discuss current Land Court and Registry procedures along with future changes that may be occurring.  The meeting was held February 16, 2016 at the Red Rose Restaurant.  President Thomas Wilson introduced Kelly Cavanaugh-Kelly, Assistant Register of Deeds, and Bridget O’Connor, Land Court Technical Consultant.  Bridget explained Land Court documents and procedures and answered various questions.  Kelly explained future changes that may be occurring which included electronically recording Land Court documents and the possibility of a standard statewide computer system. 


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Friday, February 5, 2016

Polish American Citizen of the Year - 1-30-16

Hampden County Register of Deeds, Donald E. Ashe, presented a proclamation to the winner of the Polish American Citizen of the Year for 2016, Thaddeus "Ted" Nowak, at the ceremony held at the Polish American Citizens Club in Ludlow on January 30, 2016.

Thursday, February 4, 2016


February 4, 2016 - Register Donald E. Ashe presented his annual donation of hats and mittens to the students of the Homer Street School in Springfield.  Register Ashe is pictured with Principal Kathleen Sullivan, her assistant and two of his employees from the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.

Friday, January 29, 2016

Register's Release and Forecast January 2016



The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

COUNTY OF HAMPDEN

REGISTER OF DEEDS

DONALD E. ASHE

 REGISTER’S RELEASE AND FORECAST


JANUARY 2016

The total amount of money spent on real estate in Hampden County during calendar year 2015 was $1,339,360,000.00 ~ an increase of 14% over the prior year.  77,269 documents were recorded during this period ~ up 11% over the prior year.  The amount of revenue collected for 2015 was $13,297,129.10 ~ 13% over calendar year 2014.








                                                                                                                                   

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Finding Miracles

Brian was an employee at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds from 1998-2010 and was recently part of a film project that we'd like to share with you.  He worked in the photo department assisting in making copies and managing the inventory of books maintained in our office.  He was a dedicated employee and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  During our Christmas parties, he would even treat the staff by playing Christmas music on his piano.  















Below is a video his family developed and published on YouTube called “Finding Miracles”.  The video illustrates Brian and his family's journey that led to his many triumphs in swimming and playing the piano.  Take a look to hear more about Brian's story and to see what he's up to today!