EXHIBIT 99.1


                                  CERTIFICATION




To my  knowledge,  this Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002,
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange  Act of 1934,  and the  information  contained  in this  Report  fairly
presents,  in all material respects,  the consolidated  financial  condition and
results of operations of Central Bancorp, Inc.



                                      By:/s/ John D. Doherty
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                                         John D. Doherty
                                         President and Chief Executive Officer



                                      By /s/ Michael K. Devlin
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                                         Michael K. Devlin
                                         Senior Vice President, Treasurer
                                         and Chief Financial Officer


Date:  August 14, 2002