SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Earliest Event Reported: January 26, 2000
THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY
(exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Rhode Island 1-7471 05-0187805
(state or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation)
280 Melrose Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907
(Address of principal executive offices)
(401) 784-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
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On January 26, 2000 New England Electric System (NEES),
parent of The Narragansett Electric Company, announced that it
had reached agreement with the Rhode Island Attorney General, the
Department of Public Utilities and Carriers and the U.S. Navy
regarding the proposed merger of NEES and Eastern Utilities
Associates. The settlement agreement is subject to approval by
the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
(1) Press Release
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report
on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY
s/ John G. Cochrane
By ________________________________
John G. Cochrane
Treasurer
Date: January 28, 2000