SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
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 15, 2004
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Commission File Number 1-5324
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-5324 04-2147929
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commisson (I.R.S. Employer
organization) File Number) incorporation
or Identification No.)
ONE FEDERAL STREET, BUILDING 111-4, SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 01105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(413) 785-5871
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SECTION 8 - OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 15, 2004, Northeast Utilities announced that
John H. Forsgren, vice chairman of the board, executive vice
president and chief financial officer, will retire effective
January 1, 2005. At that time, David R. McHale, NU vice president
and treasurer, will be promoted to senior vice president and chief
financial officer. Randy A. Shoop, NU assistant treasurer, will
become vice president and treasurer.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99 Northeast Utilities News Release
dated September 15, 2004.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Randy A. Shoop
Name: Randy A. Shoop
Title: Assistant Treasurer -
Finance
Date: September 15, 2004