SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report(Date of earliest event reported): September 17, 1996 SIS Bancorp, Inc. State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization Identification No.) Massachusetts 04-3303264 SIS Bancorp, Inc. 1441 Main Street Springfield, MA 01102 (413) 748-8000 Item 5. Other Events On September 17, 1996, the registrant issued a press release relating to certain tax benefits, a copy of said press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibit 99.1- SIS Bancorp, Inc. Press Release dated September 17, 1996. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIS Bancorp, Inc. By:_____________________________________________________ F William Marshall, Jr. President and CEO Date: September 23, 1996