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Norwood Town Hall Carillon

I hope you enjoy this link about the Norwood Town Hall Carillon provided by our friends at Quincy Access Television and producer Mark Crosby. Enjoy the music from their bells in this segment from Norwood’s Carillonneur, Lee Leach.

Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

Another year has gone by, and yes, they do seem to pass faster and faster with every passing year. The holidays are upon us, and I wish all the joy and happiness of the season for you and your families.

Register O’Donnell Reports on November 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Dedham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds, William P. O’Donnell, reported that Norfolk County recordings for the month of November 2022 indicate a significant decrease in overall real estate activity, particularly mortgage activity and the average sales price for residential and commercial property, as compared to the November 2021 numbers.

Register O’Donnell Tours FBMS’ Yawkey Housing Resource Center

Quincy – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated 10 full suits and more than 40 other articles of business attire to Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) through the “Suits for Success” program during a tour of the construction site for the Yawkey Housing Resource Center on Nov. 17.

Register O’Donnell Explains How Land Documents are Recorded

Dedham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today explained the behind-the-scenes process that happens each day at the Registry of Deeds as the trained Registry staff record documents as expeditiously and accurately as possible.

Register O’Donnell Announces 2022 Toys for Tots Drive

Believing that the true spirit of the holidays is based on giving, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell announced today that the Registry will be sponsoring its 15th Annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive.

Register O’Donnell’s “Norwood Notable Land Records” Program

Norwood – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell helped bring to life the rich history of Norwood as part of a yearlong celebration marking the town’s 150th anniversary with his presentation entitled “Norwood Notable Land Records: People, Places & Properties” on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Morrill Memorial Library.

Register O’Donnell Announces 2022 Holiday Food Drive

As inflation rates continue to rise and the cost of living becomes an increasing challenge for some families across Norfolk County, Register of Deeds William O’Donnell is asking people to take a moment to contribute to the Annual Registry of Deeds Food Drive, starting Monday November 14th and running through Tuesday December 13th.

IT segment from October 5, 2022, Good Deeds

Norfolk Registry of Deeds Register William P. O’Donnell discusses the need for a registry Chief Information Officer and the ongoing struggle to staff the position, with Mark Crosby October 5, 2022.

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

Dedham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the September 2022 numbers relative to Norfolk County recordings indicate a continuing decrease in overall real estate activity, particularly mortgage activity, as compared to the September 2021 numbers.
“Our data indicates that the Norfolk County real estate numbers in September demonstrate a continued slowdown in the market compared to 2021 and for the first time it appears that the average sales price is leveling off,” noted Register O’Donnell. “There were 9,972 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in September, a 35% decrease from September 2021 and a decrease of 14% from August, 2022”.

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

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the August 2022 numbers relative to Norfolk County recordings indicate a notable decrease in overall real estate activity, particularly with mortgage activity, as compared to the August 2021 numbers, but continue to show an increase in average sale prices from a year ago.

Register O’Donnell Reports on July Real Estate Activity

Dedham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the July 2022 numbers relative to Norfolk County recordings indicate a continuing decrease in overall real estate activity compared to the July 2021 numbers but show a marked increase in average sale prices.

Register O’Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Online Research

Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reminds Norfolk County residents that there is no need to spend time and money driving to the Registry to view land records since they are available online via the Registry’s internet-based document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

Register O’Donnell Reports on Last 12 Months of Norfolk County Real Estate Activity

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the numbers relative to Norfolk County real estate activity for fiscal year 2022, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, show a decrease in activity compared to the 2021 numbers but reflect a continued increase in the average sale price of Norfolk County properties.