8-K

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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2006

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey	1-6364	22-1901645
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(609) 561-9000

(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:

    o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 o         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c))

Item 5.02   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers 

The following information is provided pursuant to Item 5.02(b):

On May 26, 2006, South Jersey Industries (SJI) issued a press release stating that former CEO and Chairman, Charles Biscieglia, announced his resignation from the company’s board of directors effective June 1, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated by reference. A copy of Mr. Biscieglia’s letter of resignation, which was received on May 22, 2006, is attached hereto as Exhibit 17.

Exhibit Index

(99)   Press release, dated: May 26, 2006, issued by South Jersey Industries.

       (17)  Mr. Biscielia’s letter of resignation to the board of directors of South Jersey Industries, dated May 18, 2006.

SJI - 1

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 by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES
Date: May 26, 2006	By:    /s/ Edward J. Graham
	Edward J. Graham
	President, CEO & Chairman of the Board

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EX-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TELEPHONE: 609-561-9000

MEDIA CONTACT: JOANNE BRIGANDI x 4240

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: STEPHEN CLARK x4260

May 26, 2006

Biscieglia to Resign from SJI Board

FOLSOM, N.J. -- Former South Jersey Industries’ CEO and Chairman Charles Biscieglia announced his resignation from the company’s board of directors effective June 1^st, 2006. He had remained as a member of the board after retiring as the company’s CEO in 2004.

Biscieglia’s departure from the energy company predicates the achievement of a successful transition between his tenure as SJI’s former top executive to the leadership of current Chairman, President and CEO Ed Graham.

“I am very comfortable with my decision,” stated Biscieglia. “I leave this position with great confidence in this board’s competencies and its proven commitment to fair representation of the shareholder as well as to equal protection of the company’s best interests.”

Biscieglia’s decision stems from his belief that former executives should guide, advise and foster strong successions then, once the transition has been successfully made -- as in the case of South Jersey Industries -- step aside to allow the next generation to lead. “There comes a time when former CEOs need to move on and let new ideas and competencies grow the company,” offered Biscieglia. “With the direction of the SJI board firmly in place, it’s the appropriate time for me to step down. I thank my fellow directors and all the shareholders for the support they’ve given to me over the years and wish them continued success.”

Biscieglia adds that while he may be stepping down from his duties at SJI, his calendar is full. He has recently taken over as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Shore Memorial Hospital and will be helping the hospital navigate the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare industry.

According to SJI Board Chairman Ed Graham, “As president and CEO, Charlie’s vision for South Jersey Industries and its family of companies was instrumental in the growth and success of our energy and energy-related services. We are grateful for his vision and service to help guide our direction as part of the board of directors. We, as a company and as a board, thank him for his 37 years of service and wish him well in his new role at the hospital.”

South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) is an energy services holding company for South Jersey Gas, South Jersey Energy Solutions, South Jersey Energy, South Jersey Resources Group, Marina Energy and South Jersey Energy Service Plus. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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EX-17

        0;  Charles Biscieglia

        0;  5 Marshall Drive

        0;  Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

        0;  May 18, 2006

Board of Directors

c/o Edward Graham, Chairman

South Jersey Industries

1 South Jersey Plaza

Folsom, NJ 08037

To the Board of Directors of South Jersey Industries:

It is with great pride and hopeful expectation for SJI’s continued success that I offer my resignation as a member of South Jersey Industries’ board of directors, effective June 1^st, 2006.

My departure from SJI predicates the achievement of a successful transition between my tenure as president, CEO and chairman to Ed Graham’s leadership. I leave this position with great confidence in this board’s competencies and its proven commitment to fair representation of the shareholder as well as to equal protection of the company’s best interests

I strongly believe that former executives should guide, advise and foster strong successions then, once the transition has been successfully made -- as in the case today -- step aside to allow the next generation to lead. I am confident that with the direction of the board firmly in place, it’s the appropriate time for me to step down.

Further, my resignation will allow me to focus more on my new duties as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Shore Memorial Hospital where I will be helping the hospital navigate the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare industry.

In closing, I deeply appreciate the impeccable service and outstanding personal and professional commitment that each director lends to this board and I thank all of you for the support you’ve given me over the years. I wish each of you continued success in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

/s/ Charles Biscieglia
Charles Biscieglia