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): September 17, 1998
The Stanley Works
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Connecticut 1-5224 06-058860
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(860) 225-5111
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. On September 17, 1998, the Registrant
announced that it had accepted the resignation of John A.
Cosentino, Jr. as Vice President, Operations.
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SIGNATURE
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, thereunto duly authorized.
THE STANLEY WORKS
Date: September 17, 1998 By: Stephen S. Weddle
Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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