Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 20, 2008, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing that it received preliminary approval from the United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to participate in the Treasury Capital Purchase Program.

Attached and being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation dated November 20, 2008. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference under this Item 8.01.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

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99.1 Press Release of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, dated November 20, 2008

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