Spring-Cleaning Your Title: Online Property Records Review

Illustration of a small house with a gray shingled roof, green front door, and multiple windows. A broom leans against the wall, and a yellow bucket filled with cleaning supplies sits outside on the grass, suggesting house cleaning or maintenance.

Dedham, MA — As spring arrives and homeowners begin their annual “spring‑cleaning,” Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is reminding residents that it is also a good time to review their property records and title information using the Registry’s free, online document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

Register O’Donnell Delivers Food Donations to Needham Community Council Food Pantry

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell delivers food donations collected during the Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive to Needham Community Council Food Pantry Manager Katerina Posadskova.

Needham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered donations of food to Needham Community Council’s Food Pantry. The contributions came from the Registry staff, title examiners, and the public, who participated in the Registry’s Annual Holiday Food Drive which was held from November 12 to December 18, 2025.

Norfolk County Real Estate Market Shows Mixed Results in February

Line chart comparing total documents recorded per month for December 2024–February 2025 and December 2025–February 2026. Both data series show a decline across the three months, with the 2025–26 totals starting higher in December, meeting the 2024–25 level in January, and ending slightly above it in February. The x-axis displays December, January, and February; the y-axis ranges from 6,000 to 10,500 recorded documents.

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County presented a mixed picture in February 2026, with several key indicators rising year‑over‑year while others showed declines compared to both last year and last month.

GOOD DEEDS: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell Introduces Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll during the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds "We Remember Our Women" event.

As Women’s History Month arrives each March, it offers a chance to reflect on the strength, vision, and lasting impact of the women who have shaped our communities, country, and our lives. Recognizing these achievements is essential to understanding the nation we live in today.

Register O’Donnell Delivers Food Donations to Quincy’s Interfaith Social Services

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell delivers food donations collected during the Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive to food pantry manager Eileen Kelly at the Interfaith Social Services Food Pantry in Quincy.

Quincy, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered donations of food to Interfaith Social Services in Quincy. The contributions came from the Registry staff, title examiners, and the public, who participated in the Registry’s Annual Holiday Food Drive which was held from November 12 to December 18, 2025.

Register O’Donnell Delivers Food Donations to Milton Community Food Pantry

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell delivers food donations collected during the Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive to Steering Committee member Lisa Courtney at the Milton Community Food Pantry.

Milton, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered donations of food to the Milton Community Food Pantry. The contributions came from the Registry staff, title examiners, and the public, who participated in the Registry’s Annual Holiday Food Drive which was held from November 12 to December 18, 2025.

Register O’Donnell to Guest Speak for Weymouth Elder Services

Weymouth, MA- Continuing his efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the citizens of Norfolk County, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will be the Weymouth Elder Services’ guest speaker at the McCulloch Building, 182 Green Street, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

GOOD DEEDS: Heartfelt Commitment to Public Safety

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell, State Representative Denise Garlick and Massachusetts State Senator Paul R. Feeney testified before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Committee in support of the pervious iteration of SB1473 and HB2349.

For years, the Registry of Deeds and committed legislators have championed AED access in county buildings. Their work keeps focus on this vital public‑health issue—and we’re hopeful SB1473/HB2349 will reach the Governor’s desk.

Register O’Donnell Reports on 2025 Annual Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

A line chart titled “Norfolk County Real Estate Activity: January through December 2024 vs. 2025.” The vertical axis shows total documents recorded, ranging from 5,000 to 11,000. The horizontal axis lists months from January to December. Two lines compare monthly document totals: a blue line for 2024 and an orange line for 2025. In 2024, document totals start at 7,529 in January, dip to 6,787 in February, rise steadily to a peak of 9,827 in July, decline to 8,605 in September, rise again to 9,629 in October, drop to 8,221 in November, and end at 8,798 in December. In 2025, totals begin at 7,807 in January, decline to 6,870 in February, rise sharply to 10,433 in June, peak at 10,696 in July, dip to 9,511 in September, rise to 10,436 in October, drop to 8,336 in November, and climb again to 10,178 in December. The 2025 line consistently trends higher than 2024 in most months, especially from April through December.

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reports that Norfolk County recordings for 2025 show greater real estate activity compared to 2024, with increases in both the total number of deeds and mortgages recorded. In 2025, a total of 110,561 documents were recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, a […]

Good Deeds on QATV: 2025 Year in Review

Good deed on QATV title screen

A chat with Massachusetts Norfolk County Register Bill O’Donnell about the fourth quarter of 2025, the year in review, projections, and other registry news.

December 2025 Real Estate Activity on NCM

Line chart titled ‘Norfolk County Real Estate Activity: July–December 2024 vs. July–December 2025.’ The vertical axis shows the number of recorded documents ranging from 7,000 to 11,000. The horizontal axis lists the months July through December. Two lines are plotted: an orange line representing 2024 and a blue line representing 2025. The 2024 line trends downward from July to September, rises in October, dips in November, and rises again in December. The 2025 line starts higher than 2024 in July, declines through September, peaks in October, drops sharply in November, and rises again in December. A legend identifies the orange line as ‘Total Documents Recorded Per Month 2024’ and the blue line as ‘Total Documents Recorded Per Month 2025.

Dedham, MA – Norwood Community Media staff producer Kiki Thaxter reports on Norwood News about the increase in real estate activity in Norfolk County in December 2025 relative to December 2024.

Register O’Donnell Wraps Up 18th Annual Toys for Tots Drive

holiday decorations in the background. From left to right Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and Cpl. Quinn Sharrow and Sgt. Mathew Iles, both with the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, representing Toys for Tots, pose for a photo during a Toys for Tots pickup event.

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell distributed donations from the Registry’s 18th Annual Toys for Tots Drive to Sergeant Mathew Iles and Corporal Quinn Sharrow, both with the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines and representing Toys for Tots, during a pickup event.

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Rises in December

Line chart titled ‘Norfolk County Real Estate Activity: July–December 2024 vs. July–December 2025.’ The vertical axis shows the number of recorded documents ranging from 7,000 to 11,000. The horizontal axis lists the months July through December. Two lines are plotted: an orange line representing 2024 and a blue line representing 2025. The 2024 line trends downward from July to September, rises in October, dips in November, and rises again in December. The 2025 line starts higher than 2024 in July, declines through September, peaks in October, drops sharply in November, and rises again in December. A legend identifies the orange line as ‘Total Documents Recorded Per Month 2024’ and the blue line as ‘Total Documents Recorded Per Month 2025.

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County remained strong in December 2025, with increases in both Deed and mortgage recordings compared to last year.

Poor Norfolk County Decision Making

front of the Norfolk Country Registry of Deeds on a sunny day

The three (3) elected Norfolk County Commissioners and County Director John J. Cronin completely closed the Registry’s Disaster Recovery Office that has been located in Dedham since 2011 and decided to open “County” Disaster Recovery office in Walpole. The problem is that County Director John J. Cronin did NOT get an occupancy permit from the Town of Walpole