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): January 16, 2009
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SALISBURY BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Connecticut 000-24751 06-1514263
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
5 Bissell Street, Lakeville, Connecticut 06039-1868
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 435-9801
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Form 8-K, Current Report
Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.
Section 8. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
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On January 16, 2009, Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release
related to the receipt of preliminary approval to participate in the Treasury's
Capital Purchase Program. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2009.
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.
Dated: January 16, 2009 SALISBURY BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ John F. Foley
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John F. Foley
Chief Financial Officer
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