Registry Account Gayle Celebrates Retirement After 20 Years

After 20 years of working at the Registry, our accountant Gayle is retiring. On Thursday, May 4, the Registry staff gathered at Pic's Pub in Holyoke to celebrate her twenty years of service in our office. Gayle has been a pleasure to work with throughout the years, and she will be missed.

Register Ashe wishes Gayle the best in her retirement.

The Registry staff celebrates Gayle's retirement. From left: Marlene, Jeannie, Mary, Donna, and Sue.

The Registry staff celebrates Gayle's retirement. From left: Sarah, Brenda, Carol, Doris, and Dominic.

Gayle has been a state employee for 30 years, 20 of which were spent at our Registry of Deeds.

Gayle and Assistant Register Kelly celebrate Gayle's retirement at Pic's Pub.

Hampden County Registry of Deeds first registry in Massachusetts to electronically record land registration document

Today, the Hampden County Registry of Deeds was the first registry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to electronically record a document held in the land registration department. 

For those of you that may not know, real property in Massachusetts is either held in the recorded land or the registered land departments.  Prior to today, registries across the state were required to retain all original documents of those properties held in the registered land department, making electronic recording these documents impossible.  With the passage of House Bill 3862, however, this requirement was overturned, allowing our office to finally e-record registered land documents.   

Our office has been electronically recording 35% - 40% of its recorded land documents since May of 2004 and is excited to see this convenient and efficient method extend to all departments.   

Register Ashe is joined by MIS Director Gregory Rogers, Assistant Technical Consultant Bridget O'Connor, and First Assistant Register Kelly Cavanaugh-Kelly, as they hold the first document electronically recorded in the registered land department.  

Hampden County Registry at the Westfield Senior Fair

On Thursday, April 20, Assistant Register Donna represented the Registry at the 2017 Annual Westfield Senior Fair.

Assistant Register Donna helped guests at the Westfield Senior Fair learn about the Registry's services and the Homestead Act.

Guests tour the various tables set up at the Westfield Senior Fair.

At the Registry table, guests could find Hampden County Officer information, information on the Homestead Act, and applications for the Declaration of Homestead.

Register Ashe at Sheriff Nick Cocchi's Swearing In Ceremony

Register Ashe, along with Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski and Deacon William Toller, recently participated in the swearing in of Nick Cocchi as Sheriff of Hampden County.

St. Patrick's Day 2017 at the Hungry Hill Senior Center

On Friday, March 17, Register Ashe paid a special visit to the Hungry Hill Senior Center for their St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Register Ashe MC's the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Hungry Hill Senior Center on Friday, March 17.

This year marks the second St. Patrick’s Day celebration held at the newly-renovated Hungry Hill Senior Center.

Register Ashe chats with Sean and Ann Baker as they enjoy the party at the Hungry Hill Senior Center.

Register Ashe and City Councilor Kateri Walsh celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Hungry Hill Senior Center.

Register Ashe at the Hungry Hill Senior Center on Friday, March 17.

Register Ashe with Marian Sullivan at the Hungry Hill Senior Center.

 

City Councilor Michael Fenton speaks at the Hungry Hill Senior Center St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Register Ashe at the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Hungry Hill Senior Center.

The Nuts and Bolts perform at the Hungry Hill Senior Center in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Register Ashe and State Rep. Jose Tosado pose for a photo at the Hungry Hill Senior Center’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.