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A close-up of a red glittery Christmas ornament hanging on a green pine tree branch. The ornament has white text that reads “HOLIDAY MOVIE TRIVIA.” The background is softly blurred with festive colors.

Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

See how well you know these holiday movie favorites. I hope you will enjoy this trivia, and you might find it useful at a work holiday party or family gathering.
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Line graph comparing average sale prices of commercial and residential properties from August to November for the years 2024 and 2025. The vertical axis shows prices ranging from $600,000 to $1,500,000. The horizontal axis lists months: August, September, October, and November. The blue line represents 2024 prices: starting around $1,275,000 in August, dropping to about $975,000 in September, rising to $1,100,000 in October, and falling to roughly $1,000,000 in November. The orange line represents 2025 prices: starting near $1,050,000 in August, slightly decreasing to $975,000 in September, then climbing to $1,025,000 in October, and sharply increasing to about $1,425,000 in November. Title: “Average Sale Price Commercial and Residential Property August - November 2024 vs. August - November 2025.”

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Mixed in November

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings in November 2025 showed mixed results compared to November 2024, with fewer transactions but higher overall...
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Two large white collection boxes labeled ‘Toys for Tots’ with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve logo placed on a tiled floor near a staircase. Behind the boxes is a table covered with a red cloth, displaying several crates filled with assorted items and a decorative fall-themed arrangement.

GOOD DEEDS: Why We Give

As we prepare our holiday gatherings and frantically search for the perfect gift or dish to serve, we are faced with endless choices. Will it be turkey or ham?  Mashed or sweet...
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Photo of Kiki Thaxter on Norwood News to highlight the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive.

Holiday Food Drive Announcement on NCM 2025

Norwood Community Media staff producer Kiki Thaxter recently appeared on Norwood News to highlight the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive.
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Festive holiday-themed flyer for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 18th Annual Toy Drive. The background features a red plaid pattern with green pine branches, ornaments, and a teddy bear on the left and a red rocket-shaped toy on the right. The main text reads: Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 18th Annual Toy Drive. Accepting donations Nov. 21 – Dec. 9. Drop-off location: Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham. Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information call (781) 461-6101

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Announces 2025 Toys for Tots Drive

Dedham, MA – Believing that the true spirit of the holidays lies in giving rather than receiving, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is sponsoring the Registry’s 18th annual U.S....
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Bar chart titled “Total Property Sales Per Month: August–October 2024 vs. August–October 2025.” The vertical axis shows property sales ranging from 400 to 1,000. The horizontal axis lists months: August, September, and October. Each month has two bars: blue for 2024 and orange for 2025. August: 2024 = 841 sales, 2025 = 881 sales. September: 2024 = 654 sales, 2025 = 684 sales. October: 2024 = 758 sales, 2025 = 788 sales. Legend indicates blue bars represent “Total Deeds Recorded Per Month for Consideration 2024” and orange bars represent “Total Deeds Recorded Per Month for Consideration 2025.”

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Shows Strong Growth in October

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County remained strong in October 2025, with increases in document recordings and property transactions...
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Register O’Donnell to Guest Speak for the Avon COA

Avon, 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 Avon Council on Aging’s...
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Members of the armed forces raise U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II.

GOOD DEEDS: Honoring Our Local Veterans

As Veterans Day approaches, let us take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. From...
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Good Deeds: Quarterly Update, 10/21/25 on QATV

A chat with Norfolk County Register of Deeds William O'Donnell about third quarter statistics, Homestead Act, Mortgage Discharges, Consumer Notification Program, History Comes Alive series, holiday food/toy drives, and more.
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A chart of Total Deeds Recorded Per MonthJanuary - September 2024 V.S. January - September 2025. Jan 2024 1,125 deeds Jan 2025 1,152 deeds; Feb 2024 961 deeds Feb 2025 1,035 deeds; Mar 2024 1,176 deeds Mar 2025 1,132 deeds; Apr 2024 1,250 deeds Apr 2025 1,322 deeds; May 2024 1,504 deeds May 2025 1,152 deeds; Jun 2024 1,494 deeds Jun 2025 1,677 deeds; Jul 2024 1,519 deeds Jul 2025 1,676 deeds; Aug 2024 1,500 deeds Aug 2025 1,549 deeds; Sep 2024 1,301 deeds Sep 2025 1,396 deeds.

Register O’Donnell Delivers 2025 3rd Qtr Real Estate Activity Report

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reports that real estate recordings for the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, September) show continued growth in overall market activity,...
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The Registry of Deeds will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th. The Registry will be open on Friday, November 28th.

The Registry of Deeds is closed today, Thursday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. The Registry will be open on Friday, November 28th.

The Registry is open on Friday, November 28th.

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 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 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 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).

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, Today, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

The Registry will be closed Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday.