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)  February 26, 2002
                                                 (February 21, 2002)
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                      Alliance Bancorp of New England, Inc.
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               (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
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          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)







Item 5.  Other Events.

         On February 21, 2002, the Company received notice from Mr. William E.
Dowty, Jr, resigning as a member of the Board of Directors of Alliance effective
February 22, 2002. This resignation was for personal reasons, as his letter
states he is leaving due to his planned retirement. Mr. Dowty did not have a
disagreement with Alliance on any matter relating to Alliance's operations,
policies or practices. A copy of Mr. Dowty's resignation letter 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

         (b)      Pro Forma Financial Information
                  Not applicable

         (c)      Exhibits

                  (99)(i)  Letter of Mr. William E. Dowty, Jr dated
                           February 18, 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



Date:  February 25, 2002             By:  /s/ David H. Gonci
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                                          David H. Gonci
                                          Senior Vice President/
                                          Chief Financial Officer