Schedule 13D Amendment 3 CNBC

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.3)*

Center Bancorp, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

151408101

(CUSIP Number)

Lawrence B. Seidman, 100 Misty Lane, Parsippany, NJ 07054

(973) 952-0405

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)

December 26, 2006

(Date of Event which Requires Filling of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ·· 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1 (f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ( )

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See · 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Seidman and Associates, LLC 22-3343079

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 201,380

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 201,380

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 201,380

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.52

	14.	Type of Reporting Person OO

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Seidman Investment Partnership, LP 22-3360359

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 201,064

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 201,064

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 201,064

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.52

	14.	Type of Reporting Person PN

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Seidman Investment Partnership II, LP 22-3603662

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 239,183

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 239,183

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 239,183

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.80

	14.	Type of Reporting Person PN

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Broad Park Investors, LLC 22-6759307

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization New Jersey

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 137,999

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 137,999

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 137,999

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.04

	14.	Type of Reporting Person OO

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Berggruen Holdings North America Ltd.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* OO

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization British Virgin Islands

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 239,500

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 239,500

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 239,500

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.81

	14.	Type of Reporting Person CO

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 151408101

	1.	Lawrence B. Seidman 075-38-0679

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a.) (X) (b.) ( )

	3.	SEC USE ONLY

	4.	Source of Funds* PF, WC

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e) ( )

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization U.S.A.

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 1,182,171

		8.	Shared Voting Power

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 1,182,171

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,182,171

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount Represented by Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ( )

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 8.94

	14.	Type of Reporting Person IN

This statement on Schedule 13 D which was filed on June 27, 2006, Amendment No. 1 was was filed on September 27, 2006, and Amendment No. 2 was filed on November 1, 2006, on behalf of Seidman and Associates, L.L.C (“SAL”), Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P. (“SIP”), Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P. (“SIPII”), Broad Park Investors, L.L.C (“Broad Park”), Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P. (“Chewy”), Berggruen Holdings North America Ltd. (“Berggruen”), Lawrence Seidman (“Seidman”), Dennis Pollack (“Pollack”), Harold Schechter (“Schechter”), Raymond Vanaria (“Vanaria”) and Peter Bray (“Bray”) collectively, the (“Reporting Persons”) with respect to the Reporting Persons’ beneficial ownership of shares of Common stock (“the Shares”) of Center Bancorp, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, (“the Company”) is hereby amended as set forth below: Such statement on Schedule 13D is hereinafter referred to as the “Schedule 13D”. Terms used herein which are defined in the Schedule 13D shall have their respective meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
On December 7, 2006, Messrs Seidman, Vanaria and Schechter met with, and were interviewd by, the Company's nominating committee. Since the December 7, 2006 meeting, the nominating committee has not contacted Messrs Seidman, Vanaria or Schechter.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a)(b)(c) As of the close of business on December 26, 2006, the Reporting Persons owned beneficially an aggregate of 1,203,640 shares of Common Stock which constituted approximately 9.1014% of the 13,224,701 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2006 as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2006. Schedule A attached below describes transactions except for previously reported transactions in the Common Stock effected by the Reporting Persons within the past sixty (60) days. Except as set forth in this Item 5, none of the Reporting Persons owns beneficially or has a right to acquire beneficial ownership of any Common Stock, and except as set forth in this item 5, none of the Reporting Persons has effected transactions in the Common Stock during the past sixty (60) days, except for previously reported transactions.

Signature After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: January 3, 2006

	By:	/s/ Lawrence B. Seidman Power of Attorney pursuant to Joint Agreement dated June 27, 2006

Schedule A


Entity	Date Purchased	Cost per Share	Cost	Shares
S&A	11/29/2006	15.6600	31,320.00	2,000
S&A	12/8/2006	15.8025	126,420.00	8,000
S&A	12/26/2006	15.8005	662,051.60	41,902
Total			819,791.60	51,902

SIP	12/6/2006	15.7443	83,444.79	5,300
SIP	12/8/2006	15.8027	118,500.00	7,500
SIP	12/14/2006	15.7858	78,929.00	5,000
SIP	12/26/2006	15.8040	79,020.00	5,000
SIP	12/26/2006	15.8005	696,811.60	44,102
Total			1,056,705.39	66,902

SIP II	12/8/2006	15.8017	189,620.00	12,000
Total			189,620.00	12,000

Broad Park Investors	12/8/2006	15.8019	165,920.00	10,500
Broad Park Investors	12/26/2006	15.8007	467,427.20	29,584
Total			633,347.20	40,084

Berggruen Holdings	12/8/2006	15.8000	189,600.00	12,000
Total			189,600.00	12,000