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: June 18, 2014
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. 8.01. Other Events
Announcement that effective June 18, 2014, Middlesex Water Company has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a $4.2 million increase in its base water rates, as set forth in the attached press release.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 – (d) Exhibits
Press release dated June 18, 2014 announcing Middlesex Water Company has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a $4.2 million increase in its base water rates which go into effect July 20, 2014.
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) | ||
| By: | /s/ A. Bruce O’Connor | |
A. Bruce O’Connor Vice President, Treasurer and | ||
Dated: June 18, 2014