ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On October 1, 2009, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the "Company") and Central Jersey Bancorp ("Central Jersey") shareholders approved the proposed merger of Central Jersey with and into the Company at a Special Meeting on October 1, 2009. For more information, reference is made to the Company's press release dated October 5, 2009, a copy of which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 5, 2009

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