Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 13, 2008, Abington Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing that it will not participate in the Treasury Department's Capital Purchase Program.

For additional information, reference is made to the Company's press release dated November 13, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herewith.

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press release dated November 13, 2008

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