UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 29, 2008
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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York 000-18546 11-2934195
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2200 Montauk Highway
Bridgehampton, New York 11932
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(631) 537-1000
(Registrant's telephone number)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 29, 2008, Emanuel Arturi was appointed to the Board of
Directors of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned
subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (the "Bank"). There have been no
transactions between the Company (or the Bank) and Mr. Arturi of a nature
reportable pursuant to Section 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K.
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release Dated February 1, 2008
SIGNATURE
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.
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
/s/ Kevin O'Connor
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Kevin O'Connor
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: February 1, 2008