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 |
