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UNITED STATES
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 23, 2002
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-15781 04-3510455
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
24 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(413) 443-5601
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On January 23, 2002, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued
a press release which reported earnings for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2001 and announced that the 2002 annual meeting of stockholders
will be held on May 2, 2002.
The press release reporting earnings and announcing the date of the annual
meeting is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 23, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
Dated: January 24, 2002 By: /s/ James A. Cunningham, Jr.
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James A. Cunningham, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
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