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): January 17, 2008
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United Financial Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 000-52947 74-3242562
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
95 Elm Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (413) 787-1700
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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 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year.
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On January 17, 2008, the Board of Directors of United Financial
Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") approved an amendment to the Company's
bylaws to provide that the Company shall hold its annual meeting of
stockholders during the month of April (instead of May). This
amendment was effective immediately upon Board action.
The Amended and Restated Bylaws, following the amendment, are included
herein as Exhibit 3(ii).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit 3(ii). Amended and Restated Bylaws of United Financial
Bancorp, Inc.
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.
UNITED FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
DATE: January 18, 2008 By: /s/ Richard B. Collins
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Richard B. Collins
President and Chief Executive Officer