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County approves draft letter opposing state study to transfer registries of deeds
Barnstable County Commissioners · December 18, 2025
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Summary
Barnstable County commissioners authorized a draft letter opposing Massachusetts House Bill 3971, which would study transferring county‑run registries of deeds to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, citing local expertise, historical practice and potential employee benefit complications.
County staff presented a draft letter opposing Massachusetts House Bill 3971 at the Dec. 17 meeting. The bill would create a study committee to examine transferring registries of deeds that remain under county government to oversight by the Secretary of the…
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