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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) November 25, 1998
(November 19, 1998)
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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)
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Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Director.
On November 19, 1998, the Company received notice from Theresa L.
Dansky resigning as a member of the Board of Directors of Alliance effective
immediately. This resignation was for personal reasons. Ms. Dansky did not have
a disagreement with Alliance on any matter relating to Alliance's operations,
policies or practices. A copy of Ms. Dansky'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 Theresa L. Dansky dated November 17, 1998.
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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: November 25, 1998 By: /s/ David H. Gonci
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David H. Gonci
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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[MAGDEFRAU & DANSKY LLC LETTERHEAD]
November 17, 1998
Mr. Joseph Rossi, President
Board of Directors
Tolland Bank
P.O. Box 156
Tolland, CT 06084
Dear Joe and Directors:
This letter is to inform you that, for personal reasons, I am resigning from
the Board of Directors of Alliance Bancorp of New England and Tolland Bank,
effective immediately.
I wish you continued success!
Very truly yours,
/s/ Theresa
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Theresa L. Dansky
