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) November 17, 2004
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Commission Registrant; State of Incorporation; I.R.S. Employer
File Number Address; and Telephone Number Identification No.
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1-5324 NORTHEAST UTILITIES 04-2147929
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(a Massachusetts voluntary association)
One Federal Street, Building 111-4
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
Telephone: (413) 785-5871
0-7624 WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY 04-1961130
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(a Massachusetts corporation)
One Federal Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
Telephone: (413) 785-5871
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 17, 2004, Western Massachusetts Electric Company
("WMECO") issued a news release announcing a two-year rate
settlement with the Attorney General of Massashusetts. The news
release is incorporated herein. The information contained in this
report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed
"filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor
incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by
Northeast Utilities or WMECO under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, unless specified otherwise.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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Exhibit 99 WMECO News Release dated November
17, 2004.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report
to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Registrants)
By: /s/ Randy A. Shoop
Name: Randy A. Shoop
Title: Assistant Treasurer - Finance
Northeast Utilities Service Company, as
Agent for each of the Registrants
Date: November 18, 2004