On January 28, 2009, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to fourth quarter 2008 consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated January 28, 2009, 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.

On January 22, 2009, John F. Treanor, President and Chief Operating Officer, informed the Board of Directors that he intended to elect early retirement, effective in October 2009. Mr. Treanor, age 62, will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

  (c) Exhibits.

      Exhibit No.       Exhibit

      99.1              Press Release dated January 28, 2009*

*Filed herewith