ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On December 18, 2012, Southern Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the passing away of Carl R. Borrelli, Vice Chairman of each of the Boards of Directors of the Company and its primary operating subsidiary, The Bank of Southern Connecticut.

A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Southern Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. issued December 18, 2012.

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