form8k-98068_msex.htm

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:  March 12, 2009



MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


NEW JERSEY
0-422
22-1114430
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
File Number)
Identification No.)


1500 RONSON ROAD, P.O. BOX 1500, ISELIN, NEW JERSEY 08830
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(732)-634-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 12, 2009, Middlesex Water Company (the "Company") announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release announcing these financial results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Form 8-K by reference.


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit
  
Number
Description of Document
   
99.1
Press Release issued by Middlesex Water Company, dated March 12, 2009, announces 2008 Financial Results.




SIGNATURE


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



 
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
 
                    (Registrant)
   
   
   
   
   
 
s/Kenneth J. Quinn
 
Kenneth J. Quinn
 
Vice President, General Counsel,
 
Secretary and Treasurer


Dated:    March 12, 2009

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