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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-133591, No. 333-86986, No. 333-51187 and No. 333-53001 on Form S-8 and No. 333-157086 on Form S-3 of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation of our reports dated March 10, 2009 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which reports are incorporated by reference in Form 10-K of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008.