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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001174947-17-001414
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171025
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171025
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171025

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MIDDLESEX WATER CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000066004
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WATER SUPPLY [4941]
		IRS NUMBER:				221114430
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-00422
		FILM NUMBER:		171152825

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1500 RONSON RD
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 1500
		CITY:			ISELIN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08830
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7326341500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1500 RONON ROAD
		CITY:			ISELIN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08830
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">UNITED STATES</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Washington, D.C. 20549</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 8-K</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Date of Report: October 25, 2017</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><U>MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 20%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><U>0-422</U></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 40%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><U>22-1114430</U></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center">(State or other jurisdiction of</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center">(Commission</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center">(I.R.S. Employer</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center">incorporation or organization)</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><U>1500 RONSON ROAD, P.O. BOX 1500, ISELIN,
NEW JERSEY 08830</U></P>

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zip code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><U>(732)-634-1500</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Registrant&rsquo;s telephone number, including
area code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">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:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">o</FONT> Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>

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pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>

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pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 1in; text-indent: -1in"><B>Item. 8.01. Other Events</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">On October 25, 2017, the Company issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend payable on December 1, 2017 for shareholders of
record as of November 9, 2017. The Board also approved a 5.9% increase in the quarterly dividend on the Company&rsquo;s
common shares from $0.21125 to $0.22375.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The information contained in the news release is incorporated herein
by reference and furnished as Exhibit 99.1.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">(d) Exhibits</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The following exhibit is filed herewith:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">99.1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<A HREF="ex99-1.htm">On October 25, 2017, a press release was issued announcing the increase and declaration of quarterly cash dividends.</A></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">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.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 55%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant)</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><U>s/A. Bruce O&rsquo;Connor</U></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">A. Bruce O&rsquo;Connor</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">Vice President, Treasurer and</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Dated: October 25, 2017</P>



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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 2.25pt; text-align: center"><B>Middlesex Water Company Announces
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: center"><B>Dividend Increase of 5.9%</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 2.25pt; text-align: center"><B>Utility Marks 45th Consecutive Year
of Dividend Increases</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-indent: 0.5in; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0">ISELIN,
N.J., October 25, 2017 -- Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash
dividend of $0.22375 per share on its common stock, a 5.9% increase from the $0.21125 per share dividend in the third quarter of
2017. This increase raises the annual dividend rate to $0.895 from $0.845 per share of common stock. The declared dividend is payable
on December 1, 2017 to shareholders of record as of November 9, 2017. Middlesex Water Company has paid cash dividends in varying
amounts continually since 1912.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-indent: 0.5in; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0">&ldquo;The
Company&rsquo;s management and Board work on an ongoing basis to balance the needs of our shareholders, customers and employees
and we continue to appreciate the loyalty of our investors,&rdquo; said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis
W. Doll. &ldquo;We are pleased to be able to share the Company&rsquo;s continued success with our shareholders as we keep a sharp
focus on improving shareholder value while delivering quality service to our customers.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0"><B>About Middlesex Water
Company</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in">Organized in 1897, Middlesex Water provides
regulated and unregulated water and wastewater utility services in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania through various subsidiary
companies. To learn more about Middlesex Water, including information about its Direct Share Purchase and Sale and Dividend Reinvestment
Plan, visit the Investor Relations section at <FONT STYLE="color: Black; text-decoration: underline">www.middlesexwater.com</FONT>
or call (732) 638-7549.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0"><I>This release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others,
our long-term strategy and expectations, the status of our acquisition program, the impact of our acquisitions, the impact of current
and projected rate requests and the impact of our capital program on our environmental compliance. There are important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including:
general economic business conditions, unfavorable weather conditions, the success of certain cost containment initiatives, changes
in regulations or regulatory treatment, availability and the cost of capital, the success of growth initiatives and other factors
discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">CONTACT:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Bernadette Sohler, Vice President - Corporate Affairs</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Middlesex Water Company</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">1500 Ronson Road</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Iselin, New Jersey 08830</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">(732) 638-7549</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">www.middlesexwater.com</P>

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