Public hearing on acquisition and merger of Gordon's Corner Water Company.

PUBLIC NOTICE  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT PETITION OF AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC., NEW JERSEY-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC., AND GORDON'S CORNER WATER COMPANY FOR: (1) AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF GORDON'S CORNER WATER COMPANY; (2) GORDON'S CORNER WATER COMPANY TO TRANSFER UPON ITS BOOKS ALL OF ITS CAPITAL STOCK TO AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.; (3) SHORTLY THEREAFTER, GORDON'S CORNER WATER COMPANY TO BE MERGED INTO NEW JERSEY-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC.; AND (4) FOR SUCH OTHER APPROVALS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION  BPU DOCKET NO. WM25110610    PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 20, 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. ("American Water"), Gordon's Corner Water Company ("Gordon's Corner"), and New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. (the "Company", "NJAWC" or "New Jersey American Water"), (collectively, the "Joint Petitioners") submitted a Joint Petition to request approval by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ("Board" or "BPU"), of the acquisition and change in control of Gordon's Corner pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 48:2-51.1, 48:3-7, and 48:3-10, N.J.A.C. 14:1-5.10 and 14:1-5.14 (the "Proposed Transaction"). The Proposed Transaction entails the acquisition of Gordon's Corner by American Water and subsequent merger of Gordon's Corner with and into New Jersey American Water. As described in the Joint Petition, no rate changes are proposed in connection with the Proposed Transaction, however, subsequent to completing the merger, Gordon's Corner's ratepayers will be subject to any additional increases approved by the Board.   The Board will evaluate the impact of the Proposed Transaction on competition, the rates paid by the customers of Gordon's Corner, the employees of Gordon's Corner, and the provision of safe and adequate utility service at just and reasonable rates. The Joint Petitioners state that the Proposed Transaction will not have an adverse impact on competition, rates, employees of Gordon's Corner, or on the provision of safe, adequate and proper utility service, and instead will provide positive benefits as demonstrated by the commitments included in the Joint Petition. Any relief determined by the Board to be just and reasonable may be applied by the Board in such a manner as it deems appropriate.  PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that virtual public hearings will be conducted on the following date and times so that members of the public may present their views on the Petition:   Date: May 20, 2026 Times: 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM  Link: https://bit.ly/3QSkQ7Z  1) Type the link address into your web browser.  2) When prompted, select Continue on this browser or Join on the Teams app if you have the Teams app. You don't need to install the Teams app to join the meeting. You can join Teams for web on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.  3) You may be prompted to give Teams access to your microphone and camera. When you select Allow, you can always turn off your mic and camera once you join the meeting.  4) Select Join now. 5) You will enter the meeting lobby; wait for someone in the meeting to admit you.   Or  Dial-In Number: 1-862-294-2638 Phone Conference ID: 343 652 247#  Notice of the Proposed Transaction was served on the clerk, executive or administrator of each municipality and county within the NJAWC and Gordon's Corner service areas. A copy of the Joint Petition is also available for inspection on the Company's website at https://amwater.com/njaw/Customer-Service-Billing/Your-Water-and-Wastewater-Rates/regulatory-proceedings.   Representatives from the Company, the Board, and the Division of Rate Counsel will participate in the virtual public hearings. Members of the public are invited to participate by utilizing the link or dial-in information set forth above to express their views on the filing. All comments will become part of the final record of the proceeding to be considered by the Board. In order to encourage full participation in this opportunity for public comment, please submit any requests for needed accommodations, such as interpreters and/or listening assistance, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the above hearing to the Board Secretary at board.secretary@bpu.nj.gov.   Comments may be submitted directly to the specific docket listed above using the "Post Comments" button on the Board's Document Search tool, https://publicaccess.bpu.state.nj.us. Comments are considered public documents for purposes of the State's Open Public Records Act. Only submit public documents using the "Post Comments" button on the Board's Public Document Search tool. Any confidential information should be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.A.C. 14:1-12.3. In addition to hard copy submissions, confidential information may be filed electronically via the Board's e-filing system or by email to the Secretary of the Board, Sherri L. Lewis. Please include "Confidential Information" in the subject line of any email. Instructions for confidential e-filing are found on the Board's webpage, https://www.nj.gov/bpu/agenda/efiling/.   Emailed and/or written comments may also be submitted to:   Sherri L. Lewis, Secretary of the Board  44 South Clinton Ave., 1st Floor  PO Box 350  Trenton, NJ 08625-0350  Email: board.secretary@bpu.nj.gov   Additional information and copies of the Joint Petition may be obtained at the Board's offices located at 44 South Clinton Avenue, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625. Any members of the public who wish to inspect the Petition at the Board should contact the Board's Division of Case Management at (609) 292-0806 or board.secretary@bpu.nj.gov.  BY: MARK K. McDONOUGH President NEW JERSEY-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. 1 Water Street Camden, NJ 08102  Cost: $183.60 4/29/26 1T (11090816)