X0201 4 2003-10-10 0 0000846931 NEW HAMPSHIRE THRIFT BANCSHARES INC NHTBP 0001241364 LOVELY PETER R C/O NEW HAMPSHIRE THRIFT BANCHARES INC 9 MAIN STREET NEWPORT NH 03257 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2500 D Common Stock 18107 I Joint with Spouse Common Stock 1298 I Spouse's IRA Common Stock 13109 I IRA Stock Options 26.1 2003-10-10 4 A 0 2500 0 A 2003-10-10 2013-10-10 Common Stock 2500 2500 D Mr. Lovely disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. Pursuant to the New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan. /s/ Peter R. Lovely 2004-04-08