Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officer

On November 10, 2008, Mr. Raymond B. Smyth was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company and its subsidiary, Patriot National Bank. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Smyth and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Smyth became a director. Mr. Smyth is not a party to any transaction with the Company or the Bank that would require disclosure under Item 404 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K. Mr. Smyth has also been appointed to the Audit Committee. More information about Mr. Smyth is contained in the attached Press Release.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release dated November 13, 2008.

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