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Community Outreach Programs<\/h3>\n

In an effort to connect with residents of the Worcester County community during the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014and without increasing the risk associated with site visits\u2014the Worcester Registry of Deeds has created a monthly newsletter. The intent is to keep residents up-to-date with goings-on at the ROD, highlight a landmark or two in each of the towns, and provide reminders\/guidance on important current events.<\/p>\n

The newsletter is published once per month and each town in the county will be included. Check back here monthly for the latest issue!<\/p>\n

We also welcome your feedback and suggestions. If there are any buildings\/properties\/stories you\u2019d like us to include in an upcoming edition, please let us know<\/a>! We’re always interested in learning personal connections or obscure details about the towns in our county. Stories we find particularly engaging and appropriate may be included in upcoming editions. 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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Project New Hope<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to give back to the community this year the Worcester Registry of Deeds donated in November 2022 food and supplies to the Veterans at Project New Hope.\u00a0 The staff enjoys giving back to the community we live in and serve.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_id=”Princeton Senior Center”]Princeton Senior Center\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It was a beautiful sunny day.\u00a0 The drive to Princeton was beautiful it had snowed a few days before and the trees were still all covered with snow.\u00a0 But the people showed up for the presentation with Katie and Stephanie.\u00a0 They were ready with their questions and it was a great turn out. Thank you to the Senior Center and everyone who was there.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sutton Senior Center<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In February 2023 our Worcester Registry of Deeds newsletter Highlighted the Town of Sutton and in March we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit the Sutton Senior Center.\u00a0 The presentation went very well, and it was even recorded for the Sutton Local Access TV station. Thank you to all that joined us that day.<\/div>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worcester Senior Center ~ St. Patrick’s Day<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The annual corned beef and cabbage lunch was a huge success.\u00a0 Among the over 100 residents that came also Katie Toomey, Register of the Worcester District Registry of Deeds and State Representative Daniel Donahue was there as well.\u00a0 The Worcester Senior Center Staff definitely had their hands full, but it went off without a hitch.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oxford Senior Center<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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So many people here today, many great questions asked and answered.\u00a0 In talking to the many people here today it was not only the Oxford residents, I spoke with a few that were from Auburn and also a woman from Webster.\u00a0 Your home is usually one of your largest assets and you want to make sure everything is in order.\u00a0 At all events everyone is welcome.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]YWCA of Cental Mass – Women Authors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Katie Toomey, Register of the Worcester County District Registry of Deeds attended the Women Authors Evening at WPI with Joseph D. Early, Jr., Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.\u00a0 It was sponsored by the YWCA of Central Massachusetts about eliminating racism empowering women.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shrewsbury Senior Center<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In April we had a great turn out at the Shrewsbury Senior Center.\u00a0 Thank you for inviting us to do the presentation regarding real estate and how your Deed can affect what happens to your property in the future.<\/p>\n

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Katie Toomey did a presentation on Deeds, Types of Ownership, Homestead Act and how to plan for the future.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Grafton Senior Center<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All the participants that joined us that day had a great dialogue about land ownership and how probate issues can legally affect what happens to your property.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Northbridge Senior Center<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Was a very good crowd at the Northbridge Senior Center.\u00a0 Many questions were asked, and we hope we were able to answer them and point you in the right direction.\u00a0 We hope to see you again very soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]World Smile Day<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, October 6, 2023 was the 25th anniversary of World Smile Day.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is how the Worcester Registry of Deeds celebrated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Milford Senior Center<\/span><\/p>\n

November 17, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

What a fantastic group of people that came to speak with Katie Toomey that day.\u00a0 Many thanks to everyone that attended, and I hope I was able to answer a few of the very important questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Veteran’s Inc. November 21,2023 Harvest Fest<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What an honor to volunteer for that day.\u00a0 The number of Volunteers was amazing to help the Veteran’s get a Thanksgiving meal to take home and have for the holiday just to support our veteran’s and give back a little for their service to our country.\u00a0 \u00a0The music was playing, and smiles were everywhere.<\/p>\n

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Happy Thanksgiving![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worcester Registry of Deeds Thanksgiving Fundraiser 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Every year the Worcester Registry of Deeds does a fundraiser of some type and this Thanksgiving we partnered with The Grafton Senior Center.\u00a0 For the first time they hosted an event and had a Thanksgiving meal on November 23, 2023.\u00a0 For the Seniors of Grafton and surrounding towns.\u00a0 They served dinner for 100 people.\u00a0 The generous people who work in the office at the Worcester Registry of Deeds donated money and we made up personal care bags for all the people that attended.\u00a0 I want to thank all of the people I work with for your support.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Shrewsbury Council on Aging and Senior Center invited us to join the Creative Holiday Display contest.\u00a0 And we happily accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n

We were invited to participate, and we decided to go the unique route and create a masterpiece by incorporating a specific theme specific to the 55 cities and towns we serve at the Worcester District Registry of Deeds.\u00a0 Below is a picture of our tree.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worcester Senior Center\u00a0 \u00a0December 19, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Today we spent a few hours at the Worcester Senior Center answering Questions and informing homeowners about the new online protection service on your home.\u00a0 It’s called Consumer Notification Service.\u00a0 It’s Free and you can enroll on the home page of our website.<\/p>\n

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