Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 24, 2007, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to fourth quarter consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated January 24, 2007, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K, this information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(c)
Exhibits.
    
         
   
Exhibit No.
  
Exhibit
         
   
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 24, 2007*
         
                                                        
   
*Filed herewith
    




SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



   
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
Date: January 24, 2007
  
By:
/s/ David V. Devault                                           
     
David V. Devault
     
Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
       




EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
  
Exhibit
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 24, 2007*
                                                
* Filed herewith