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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
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 24, 2000 (October 24, 2000)
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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)
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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 5. Other Events.
On October 24, the Board of Directors of Alliance Bancorp of New
England, Inc. ("Alliance") approved the appointment of Matthew L. Reiser to the
Board of Directors. Mr. Reiser will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Francis J.
Prichard, Jr., deceased. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment
of the new director 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) Press release dated October 24, 2000.
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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: October 24, 2000 By: /s/ David H. Gonci
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David H. Gonci
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
