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 12, 2007
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

MASSACHUSETTS

1-9047		04-2870273
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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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ITEM 8.01

See Exhibit 99.1 Transcript from October 12, 2007 Earnings Conference Call

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

	(a)		Not applicable.
	(b)		Not applicable.
	(c)		The following exhibits are included with this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Transcript from October 12, 2007 Earnings Conference Call

Exhibit 99.2 Presentation from October 12, 2007

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.

		INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
		/s/ DENIS K. SHEAHAN
DATE: October 12, 2007		DENIS K. SHEAHAN
		CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER