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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-24-074255
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240624
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240624
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240624

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Zerhouni Mohammed G.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001963887
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-00422
		FILM NUMBER:		241063519

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 W. TAYLOR STREET
		CITY:			SAN JOSE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95110

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MIDDLESEX WATER CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000066004
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WATER SUPPLY [4941]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				221114430
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			ISELIN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08830
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7326341500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			ISELIN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08830
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    <remarks>Officer of Middlesex Water Company effective June 24, 2024. Attachment: Power of Attorney</remarks>

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<P STYLE="text-align: right; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Exhibit 24</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 13pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><U>POWER
OF ATTORNEY</U></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">This Power of Attorney
is made on June 24, 2024.</FONT></P>

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

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">I, Mohammed Ghali
Zerhouni, as an Officer of Middlesex Water Company hereby appoint the Corporate Secretary or Assistant Corporate Secretary of Middlesex
Water Company as Attorney-in-Fact on my behalf to prepare, sign and file SEC Form 4 with respect to those transactions required to be
reported, including but not limited to, change in ownership of any equity security, under Section 403 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
as the same amends Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. I further authorize my Attorney-in-Fact to do any and all things
necessary on my behalf to accomplish the foregoing in order that SEC Form 4 may be filed timely in accordance with the provisions of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as the same may be amended from time to time.</FONT></P>

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

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">This Power of Attorney
shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the undersigned, or lapse of time.</FONT></P>

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

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">By signing below,
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this Power of Attorney and that I understand its terms.</FONT></P>


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    <TD STYLE="width: 47%; font-size: 13pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">/s/Mohammed
    Ghali Zerhouni</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Witness:</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">/s/Lorrie B. Ginegaw</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">State of New Jersey</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">County of Middlesex</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">I certify that on
June 24, 2024, Mohammed Ghali Zerhouni came before me and stated to my satisfaction that this person:</FONT></P>

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

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(a) was the maker
of the above instrument, and</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">(b) executed this
instrument as his/her own act.</FONT></P>


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    <TD STYLE="width: 47%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><U>/s/Janine Y.
    Bauer</U></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Notary Public, State of NJ</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">ID #2186835</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">My Commission Expires 03/01/2026</FONT></TD></TR>
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