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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): January 28, 2003
CENTRAL BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 0-25251 04-3447594
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) file number) identification no.)
399 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02144
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 628-4000
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
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On January 28, 2003, the Registrant announced its earnings for the quarter
and nine months ended December 31, 2002. For further information, reference is
made to the Registrant's press release, dated January 28, 2003, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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The following is a list of exhibits filed with this Current Report on Form
8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 28, 2003
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, hereunto duly authorized.
CENTRAL BANCORP, INC.
Date: January 28, 2003 By:/s/ John D. Doherty
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John D. Doherty
President