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) August 14, 2002
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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 04-2147929
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or
organization) Identification No.)
174 BRUSH HILL AVENUE, WEST SPRINGFIELD,
MASSACHUSETTS 01090-0010
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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)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 14, 2002, Northeast Utilities submitted to the
Securities and Exchange Commission Statements under Oath of
the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial
Officer in accordance with the SEC's June 27, 2002 Order
requiring the filing of sworn statements pursuant to Section
21(a)(1) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Such
statements supplement similar Statements under Oath which
Northeast Utilities submitted on August 2, 2002. The
statements filed herewith cover the Company's Form 10Q for
the second quarter of 2002, which was filed on August 9,
2002, as well as the other reports and filings covered by
the August 2 Statements under Oath.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Statement Under Oath of Michael G. Morris,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Northeast Utilities, Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of John H. Forsgren, Vice
Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Northeast Utilities,
Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to
Exchange Act Filings.
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: August 14, 2002