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SCHEDULE 14A
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Connecticut Bancshares, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Connecticut Bancshares, Inc.
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant)
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[CONNECTICUT BANCSHARES LETTERHEAD]
IMPORTANT REMINDER
September 19, 2000
Dear Shareholder:
In just a few weeks -- on Monday, October 2nd -- we will hold our Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to elect directors and consider and act upon the other
proposals described in the Proxy Statement and the accompanying Notice of Annual
Meeting of Stockholders that were sent to you on August 18, 2000.
Our records indicate that you have not yet returned your proxy.
Your vote is important no matter if you own many shares or just a few.
Please take a moment today to sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card. A
self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
If you have already mailed your proxy, we thank you and please disregard
this letter.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
/s/ Richard P. Meduski
Richard P. Meduski
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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