SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K


Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

DATE OF REPORT:
October 22, 2009
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
288 UNION ST., ROCKLAND, MA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

02370
(Zip Code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

781-878-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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On October 22, 2009 Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

On October 22, 2009 Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURE

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