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UNITED STATES
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 14, 2005
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-51584 04-3510455
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
24 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (413) 443-5601
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
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APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
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On November 14, 2005, Peter J. Lafayette, a member of the boards of
directors of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and Berkshire Bank
(the "Bank"), announced that he would retire from both boards effective January
1, 2006. Beginning on or about January 16, 2006, Mr. Lafayette will become
Executive Director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation and the Greater Berkshire
Foundation. A copy of the Company's press release dated November 14, 2005
announcing these events is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release Dated November 14, 2005
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
Dated: November 15, 2005 By: /s/ Wayne F. Patenaude
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Wayne F. Patenaude
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer