UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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):    February 2, 2011


THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Massachusetts
1-367
04-1866480
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
121 CRESCENT STREET, ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS  01331
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number:
978-249-3551
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 5.02             Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 28, 2011, Robert J. Simkevich, the Company’s Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, provided notice of resignation to the Company, effective as of February 11, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
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.

 
 
THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
   
Dated:  February 2, 2011
By: /s/ Douglas A. Starrett
 
Name: Douglas A. Starrett
 
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer