SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 31, 2002 (July 17, 2002)
Alliance Bancorp of New England, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | | 001-13405 | | 06-1495617 |
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| (State of Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File | | IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No. |
| 348 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT | 06066 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | (860) 875-2500 |
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Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On July 17, 2002, Tolland Bank, the subsidiary of Alliance Bancorp of New England, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase property located at 73 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, Connecticut. The Bank plans to open a branch office at that location after receiving town and regulatory approvals. A copy of the press release announcing the new office is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(i).
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
| | (a) | Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired |
| | | Not applicable |
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| | (b) | Pro Forma Financial Information |
| | | Not applicable |
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| | (c) | Exhibits |
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| | | (99)(i) Press release dated July 17, 2002. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
| | | ALLIANCE BANCORP OF |
| | | NEW ENGLAND, INC. |
| | | Registrant |
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| Date: July 31 2002 | | By: /s/ David H. Gonci |
| | | David H. Gonci |
| | | Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer |
