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To the Citizens of Barnstable County, Thank You

Dear Citizens of Barnstable County:

I want to express my sincere gratitude for all those who voted for me on November 4. It was a long, hard fought campaign. I am humbled by the tremendous support that I received. I had a very positive experience running for office, and I met many wonderful people.

I want to especially thank all of the people who volunteered their time to assist me. Please know that whatever you contributed whether it was to place a sign in your yard or business, hold my sign at a standout or on election day, place my sticker on your car, host a gathering at your home, contribute financially, stuff envelopes or ask friends and family for their votes, please know that I am grateful for your contribution to my campaign.

I would like to also extend my sincere best wishes to my opponents, Eric Turkington and James Feeney. It is a big decision to run for office, and I now have a greater understanding of what it takes to do so.

Finally, I look forward to serving all of the citizens of Barnstable County as the head of the Probate and Family Court. I will work hard to implement the changes that I have discussed throughout my campaign.

With my sincere thanks and gratitude,

Anastasia Welsh Perrino

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Tomorrow is Election--Just One More Day to Work As Hard As We Can!

Everybody must get out and vote!

After a year of hard work, we are almost done. Tomorrow is Election Day--which means we have one more day to work as hard as we can.

Please remind all of your neighbors, friends and family to find their way down the ballot to vote in the Register of Probate race - I need their votes!

Please remind all of your neighbors, friends and family to find their way down the ballot to vote in the Register of Probate race - I need their votes!

If you are scheduled to hold signs at the polls, let me say thank you.  If you wish to help but are not scheduled, please contact us at (508) 776-2684 or through the website at www.electanastasia.com.

Below, please find our last mailer.  Click on the image for a larger version in PDF form.  You may have received one in the mail--but if not, please take a moment to check out our card.

One more day! Please Email or call all of your neighbors, friends and family to remind them to vote!

Thank you for your support.

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Barnstable Patriot endorsement is great news for Anastasia

Barnstable Patriot endorses Anastasia Welsh Perrino

Great news for campaign as Election Day quickly approaches

October 24, 2008  - The office of Register of Probate is one of administrative, non-political duties and is best filled by someone already in possession of those skills, and that's Anastasia Welsh Perrino. The office of Register is among those that ideally would be appointed if the state's superstructure could be trusted not to make it a repository for patronage. That's been the case in other circumstances, and i t's&nb sp;likely best to keep the voters involved.

But the position remains one of administrative, non-political duties and is best filled by someone already in possession of those skills, and that's Anastasia Welsh Perrino.

For someone who says she's not a politician, Welsh Perrino ran one of the tightest, well-heeled campaigns we've seen for countywide office. If she puts half that energy into serving as Register, the county will be well served.

Eric Turkington's work in the Legislature has reaped benefits for his constituents and the Cape more broadly. It's not a straight line to conclude that his skills as a legislator translate well into the administrative role of Register.

Welsh Perrino has five years of in-house experience, as well as 15 more as an attorney appearing in the court, to guide decisions and approaches to enhanced technology and easing the use of the court by nonprofessionals.

See the original endorsement here.

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Updates from the Campaign Trail: My three-point plan, endorsements & upcoming events

My three-point plan, endorsements & upcoming events

The three-point plan & the probate website

From the beginning of this campaign, I have made clear that in this economy we need to find ways to use technology more effectively to run the court more efficiently. We will not be getting more money to add staff and we will need to find ways to work smarter while managing the same workload.

In June, I released a three-point plan for a more user-friendly and efficient family court.  I have been working on phase one – a privately funded website for the Barnstable Probate and Family Court office.

The problem is that the court is inundated with counter and telephone traffic – 75% of customers are not represented by an attorney. These customers of the court are routinely asking for the same information, forms, and guidance. By providing that information online, customers can either avoid calling and driving to the court altogether, or they can be more informed and knowledgeable when they do seek assistance. Either way, it will take less staff time to assist people; and therefore, employees will have more time to ensure orders are processed timely. It is a practical and great tool for the citizens of the County and also for the employees of the court.

My website, when complete, will help all the customers of the court without adding extra burden to the taxpayers, since my campaign will pick up the tab. Other probate websites are also funded privately.

My campaign website now includes a mock Probate and Family Court website, including sample downloadable forms, helpful links, and a framework for information and contacts for the different departments within the probate court.

I have devoted considerable effort to get to this point. While the website is not ready for use, I want voters to know that my plan for efficiency is not an empty promise. I will see it through to completion.

The demo website is http://electanastasia.com/probatesite/index.shtml.

Two major endorsements this week

From the Cape Cod Times:

Welsh Perrino for Register

Several attributes have impressed us about Anastasia Welsh Perrino.

When she decided to run for Barnstable County Register of Probate in April, she took an unpaid leave of absence to plan and run her campaign. By removing herself from the daily rush of the office, she gave herself the time to chart the future of the office under her leadership. The leave also enabled her to see more clearly the improvements needed in the office.

And improvements it needs.

The last time there was a change in leadership in the office was nearly 40 years ago, when Fred Claussen became the register of probate. While Claussen has served the county well over all those years, the office desperately needs to enter the 21st century when it comes to technology.

Read the endorsement in its entirety here.

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From CapeCodToday.com:

Why we urge you to vote for Anastasia Welsh Perrino for Barnstable County Register of Probate

Anastasia Welsh Perrino is a working mother with a half-decade of professional experience as Assistant Register of the Barnstable Probate and Family Court, and as a member of the Massachusetts bar, she has specialized in family court and probate matters for fourteen years.

She has the empathy and life experiences to best fill a position which most Cape Codders or members of their families may have reason to need some day.

Her opponent, State Representative Eric Turkington is a decent man who has spent twenty years on Beacon Hill but has little or no experience needed for this position.

Read the endorsement in its entirety here.

Upcoming events this week

• Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6:30pm -  Meet the Candidates Night, sponsored by the West Barnstable Civic Association. The event will take place at the West Barnstable Community Center at Route 149 and Lombard Avenue, just off Exit 5.
• Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7pm-9pm - Candidates Night in Falmouth, sponsored by the Cape Cod League of Women Voters.  The event will take place at the Morse Pond School at 323 Jones Road in Falmouth. This event will be televised on FCTV13.

• Thursday, October 23, 2008, 5:30pm-7:30pm - A Reception will be held at the Union Oyster House in the Freedom Trail Room in Boston.  The event is $250 per person. Hors d'oeurvres will be served.
  
  Join Michael Crossen, Esq., Patricia Annino, Esq., Darlene Vanstone, Esq.,  Paul Covell, Augustus Wagner, Jr., Esq., Hon. Newman Flannigan, Esq., Robert Chamberlain, Esq., Thomas Perrino, Esq., Hon. Robert A. Welsh, Jr. (Ret.), Edward R. Gargiulo, Esq., Marielise Kelly, Esq., Christy Mihos, Evan T. Lawson, Esq., Richard B. Weitzen, Esq., Pamela B. Bankert, Esq. and others at this very special reception to show your support!
  
  RSVP for the reception to 508-776-2684 or on the website, www.ElectAnastasia.com.  Please make personal checks payable to: Committee to Elect Anastasia Welsh Perrino, PO Box 275, South Dennis, MA, 02660.
  

For more information about my campaign, please visit my website.

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The final push is on in my bid for Barnstable County Register of Probate!

We are in the final weeks of my campaign for Barnstable County Register of Probate. I'm so thankful for all the help and support that I have been receiving.

My committee and I have been busy spreading my message that if elected Register, I will make the Probate and Family Court more efficient and user-friendly without increased tax dollars for the citizens of Barnstable County. In this economy, we all know that we must find ways to work smarter with fewer resources. If you have not seen my proposed plan for the Family Court, please review it on my website which is www.electanastasia.com.

Representative Jeff Perry and Attorney Kevin Flannigan are hosting an event for me on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the Aqua Grill, 14 Gallo Road, Sandwich, Massachusetts. I hope to meet many of you at that event.

I'm proud to announce that I have added the endorsements of State Representative, Jeff Perry and Barnstable County Sheriff, Jim Cummings to a growing list of elected officials and others holding offices throughout Barnstable County. I take great pride in their recognition and acknowledgment of my qualifications and contributions to the Cape and to the Family Court in Barnstable County.

Representative Jeff Perry and Attorney Kevin Flannigan are hosting an event for me on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the Aqua Grill, 14 Gallo Road, Sandwich, Massachusetts. I hope to meet many of you at that event.

Now is the time to put those yard signs in place onto various lawns and visible locations throughout the Cape. In these final weeks, it's most important to work as hard as we can to win this very important election.

I'd like to once again express my sincere appreciation to all of those who have taken time out of their busy schedules to help my campaign.

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