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Historic painting of a formal assembly hall filled with dozens of delegates gathered around long green-covered tables. A central group of standing figures presents a document to a seated presiding figure on the right, while many others sit closely packed on both sides observing. A large draped flag or banner hangs behind the central figures. At the bottom of the image is a circular seal reading “County of Norfolk in Massachusetts – 1793 – June 20 – Sigillum,” set against a red, white, and blue banner.

GOOD DEEDS: We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is an opportunity to reflect on the individuals and communities whose actions helped shape the nation at its beginning.
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Line chart comparing average sale prices for commercial and residential property from February to May in 2025 versus 2026. The 2025 line (blue) starts around $1.06 million in February, dips slightly in March, then rises sharply to about $1.38 million in April and continues slightly upward in May. The 2026 line (orange) begins higher at about $1.10 million in February, peaks near $1.26 million in March, drops to roughly $1.15 million in April, and increases modestly to around $1.20 million in May. The x-axis shows months February through May, and the y-axis shows average sale price ranging from $900,000 to $1,450,000.

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Slows in May 2026

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today released the real estate recording statistics for May 2026, which indicate a slowdown in real estate activity across Norfolk County...
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Reminder: Registry of Deeds Hosting America’s 250th Anniversary Open House

Dedham, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds reminds the public that it will host a special Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at...
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Norfolk Registry of Deeds Celebrates the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary

Dedham, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will host a special Open House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Registry of Deeds, located...
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Hundreds of small American flags planted closely together in a grassy field, creating a dense pattern of red, white, and blue stripes and stars stretching into the distance.

GOOD DEEDS: A Holiday for Remembering

As the final Monday in May approaches, our nation pauses to observe Memorial Day a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while...
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Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a car load of smart casual clothing and business attire totaling more than 150 articles of clothing to the Brockton Veteran Affairs Medical Center through the “Suits for Success” program.

Register O’Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Program Donates to Brockton VA Medical Center

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a car load of smart casual clothing and business attire totaling more than 150 articles of clothing to the Brockton...
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Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell shows Cassandra Brown, Job Developer at Father Bill’s & MainSpring, the suits being donated through the "Suits for Success" program.

Register O’Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Program Donates to Father Bill’s & MainSpring

Quincy, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a car load of smart casual clothing and business attire totaling more than 150 articles of clothing to Father Bill’s...
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Line chart titled “Total Deeds Recorded Per Month: January 2025 – April 2025 vs. January 2026 – April 2026.” The x‑axis shows months January through April, and the y‑axis shows total deeds ranging from about 800 to 1,500. Two lines compare years: 2025 (blue) and 2026 (orange). In both years, totals drop from January to February and then rise through March and April. Approximate values are: 2025—January 1,150; February 1,030; March 1,180; April 1,320. 2026—January 1,120; February 950; March 1,180; April 1,420. March values are equal, and 2026 exceeds 2025 in April.

Norfolk County Sees Strong Real Estate Activity in April 2026

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today released the real estate recording statistics for April 2026, which indicate strong real estate activity across Norfolk County, particularly in...
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Register O'Donnell stands in a narrow archival records room with tall shelving units on both sides filled with tightly packed, uniformly labeled paper file folders. The person is holding and reviewing a manila folder pulled from the shelves. A long wooden worktable runs down the center of the room, and bright overhead lighting highlights the orderly rows and structured layout of the file storage space.

First Deeds: 1870-1901

Dedham, MA – In the spirit of exploring Norfolk County’s rich history, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell has set out to discover some of the earliest deeds recorded from...
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Line chart titled “Norfolk County Real Estate Activity: October 2024–March 2025 vs. October 2025–March 2026.” The chart compares total documents recorded per month across two periods. October 2025–March 2026 is generally higher than October 2024–March 2025, with peaks in October (about 10,450) and December (about 10,150). Both periods decline from December to February, reaching their lowest point in February, then increase again in March. November and January show similar totals between the two periods, while March 2026 is notably higher than March 2025.

Register O’Donnell Delivers 2026 First Quarter Real Estate Activity Report

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reports that real estate recording activity for the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March) reflected continued stability across the...
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Click here to read an article about the closing of the Registry of Deeds Disaster Recovery Office in Dedham, published in December 2024 by The Quincy Sun. Click here to read an article about the lack of an occupancy permit to use the relocated Disaster Recovery Office published in October 2025 by The Dedham Times.

Click here to see: An IT Rebuttal that Aired on Quincy Access Television. Click this link to view: An Extended Registry IT Technology Rebuttal to County Commissioners-December 8, 2021

County Consultant Abrahams - Not an IT Security Expert

Click here to read an article published by the Franklin Observer, informing Norfolk County residents that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. Click here to read Judge Cahillane's Decision and Order in the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to read an article appearing in State House News entitled “Another County Lawsuit: Register Wins Again.” Click this link to see the Judgment of Judge Leighton of the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to watch a five-minute video of the Plymouth County and Norfolk County Registers of Deeds testifying on HB3971. Or click here for Written Testimony and Reasons to Support HB3971 (An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county government that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth).

 In observance of Independence Day the Registry of Deeds is closed today, Friday, July 3rd. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration!

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in celebration of Independence Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, Today, Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, today, Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed today, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.