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 20, 2006
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

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

INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.

(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 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 20, 2006 Earnings Conference Call

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.