ISELIN, NJ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/29/12 -- Dennis W. Doll, President & CEO of Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) and Chairman of Tidewater Utilities, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Middlesex Water, has been inducted as an Honorary Commander in the 512th Airlift Wing of Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) in Dover, Delaware.

Doll, as well as others invited to the program, was sworn in at an induction ceremony at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) in February. The Honorary Commander program invites selected educators, business owners and civic leaders to spend a year partnered with a specific military leader, exchanging ideas and strengthening community partnerships. The program includes participation in various base events, orientation of the mission of DAFB and the 512th Airlift Wing and a mutual sharing of ideas and leadership experiences. Doll is paired with Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Freewalt, USAFR 512th Civil Engineering Squadron.

"I am honored to be part of this program and look forward to serving as an ambassador for military and civilian partnerships," said Doll. "Lt. Col. Freewalt and I have already discussed mutual opportunities we intend to share related to training, business and utilities issues. We anticipate this will be a great partnership," he added.

Middlesex Water Company, organized in 1897, provides regulated and unregulated water and wastewater utility services in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania through various subsidiary companies. For additional information regarding Middlesex Water Company, visit www.middlesexwater.com or call (732) 634-1500.

Tidewater Utilities, established in 1964, provides a wide range of water and wastewater services including consulting, contract operations and maintenance, and bulk water supply. For more information about Tidewater Utilities, visit www.tuiwater.com or call 800-523-7224.

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Contact:
Bernadette Sohler
Vice President - Corporate Affairs
Middlesex Water Company
(732) 638-7549
bsohler@middlesexwater.com
www.middlesexwater.com

Source: Middlesex Water Company