EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Anthony C. Weagley, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A of Center Bancorp, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

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Date: August 8, 2012	/s/ Anthony C. Weagley
	Anthony C. Weagley
	President and Chief Executive Officer