UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2007

Century Bancorp, Inc.

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		0-15752 (Commission File No.)		04-2498617 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

400 Mystic Avenue Medford, MA (Address of principal executive offices)		02155 (Zip Code)

(781) 391-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 8.01 Other Events

     On April 11, 2007, Century Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing (i) it is analyzing the early adoption of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159), and will release its first quarter 2007 results following this analysis, and (ii) the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend on Century Bancorp Inc.’s Class A and Class B common stock.

This report may contain certain “forward-looking statements” with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. Actual results may differ from those contemplated by these statements. Persons reviewing this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) Exhibits

99.1		Century Bancorp, Inc. press release dated April 11, 2007.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 11, 2007