U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2003
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-18546
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NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
2200 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK
(Address of principal executive offices)
11932
(Zip Code)
11-2934195
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
(631) 537-1000
(Issuer's telephone number)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
On February 10, 2003, Mr. Thomas Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer,
announced that the Board of Directors of Bridge Bancorp, Inc.("the Company") had
appointed Executive Vice President, Christopher Becker, to the additional post
of Chief Operating Officer of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and its banking subsidiary,
Bridgehampton National Bank. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Becker will
concentrate on the integration and synergy of all senior management teams and
development and implementation of the Bridge Bancorp, Inc.'s strategic
initiatives. Mr. Becker will continue his day to day management of the Company,
financial services, investments, information systems, credit administration,
sales, marketing, community reinvestment, accounting, and human resources.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
1. Press Release - Bridge 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.
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas J. Tobin
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Thomas J. Tobin
Chief Executive Officer