Through a spokesman, the Secretary of the Commonwealth says he will ensure continuity in the office. Was he tipping his hand? NORTHAMPTON – A spokesman for Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin told Northampton Tuesday that the secretary knows about the pending retirement of Register of Deeds Marianne Donohue and, by month’s end, will move [...]
The Party’s Over for Gov’s Probate Post Nominee Rosen
After a snub from the Governor’s Council, Bill Rosen says it’s time to “move on,” perhaps withdrawing his name from consideration, and maybe not even running for the post in 2012. NORTHAMPTON – For William “Bill” Rosen, the longtime political consultant and corporate lobbyist nominated by the governor to be interim register of probate here, [...]
Gov Picks Political Consultant Bill Rosen for Hampshire County Probate Post
If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, political consultant and city License Commissioner Rosen will serve through 2012, but the post will be on the ballot in 2012 and 2014. NORTHAMPTON – Longtime political consultant William Rosen, a city resident, has been nominated by Gov. Deval Patrick to become interim Hampshire County Register of Probate. The [...]
Wrist Slap for Off-Hour Drinking at The Office Bar
License Commissioners Find Illegal Alcohol Service, But Issue No Penalty to The Office Lounge in Baystate. NORTHAMPTON – It was shortly after 6:30 a.m. last Dec. 4 when two city police officers walked through the unlocked main door of The Office, a bar located at the old Cutlery Building at 320 Riverside Drive in the [...]
Mark Ames Named Temporary Probate Chief
The son of former city councilor Bill Ames has also told the governor’s aides he wants to be considered for the two-year interim appointment to replace Dave Sullivan, his former boss and the new DA. NORTHAMPTON – Thirteen years after he began as an administrative assistant at the Hampshire Probate and Family Court here, Mark [...]
DA-Elect Sullivan Names AG’s Jan Healy to Top Post
Interviews with current DA office prosecutors and staff – all of whom serve at the will of the boss and were asked by David Sullivan to re-apply for their jobs – will continue today in Northampton and Greenfield. NORTHAMPTON – DA-elect David Sullivan, who today will continue interviewing current prosecutors and staff, has picked three women to [...]




