Welcome to Historic Port Deposit, the little town with a big heart!
Nestled along the Susquehanna River, our community blends rich history with small-town charm.
View of Tydings Bridge on Susquehanna River, facing towards Chesapeake Bay.
News & Alerts
At A Glance - DECEMBER 2025
Town Hall Closures
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Christmas - Thursday, December 25 & Friday, December 26
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The above holidays will not affect regular trash and recyclable collections.
Meeting Schedule
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Town Council Work Session Meeting - Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
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Planning Commission Work & Regular Meetings - Cancelled for December as there is no business to discuss.
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All meetings held at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, and via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
Boat Trailer Parking Permits
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Available Now! - Stickers for the 2026 calendar year are available at Town Hall for purchase.
Seasonal Closures
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The comfort station in Marina Park will reopen in Spring 2026.
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The Tome Visitor Center will reopen in June 2026.
Christmas Tree Disposal
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Casella will be collecting natural trees for disposal after the holiday on regular collection days.
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Please ensure trees are free of decorations, lights, and stands, and are not placed at the curb more than 24 hours before collection day.
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Collection Dates: Monday, December 29, 2025 & Monday, January 5, 2026.
2026 Annual Trailer
Parking Permits
Now Available!
$50.00 Cash, Check or Debit Card
Stop by Town Hall, or mail a copy of your trailer registration and a check to:
Town of Port Deposit
64 South Main Street
Port Deposit, MD 21904
PUBLIC NOTICE
December 9, 2025
The Maryland Department of the Environment Water and Science Administration has scheduled an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cecil County Public Library, Perryville Branch, located at 500 Coudon Blvd, Perryville, MD 21903, to discuss AquaCon Maryland’s request to modify its state discharge permit for a proposed land-based salmon rearing facility in Port Deposit.
For more details, view the public notice by clicking the button below.
Our Community
Our Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 6 was a wonderful success!
We had such a great time celebrating the season with our community. The evening kicked off with an adorable dog costume parade, featuring plenty of festive, four-legged friends. After that, we welcomed a lively parade of 13 golf carts decorated with bright lights and creative displays.
Guests of all ages enjoyed hot cocoa and s'mores, generously provided by the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce, along with a festive flurry of artificial snow. As the evening continued, local residents led Christmas carols and we welcomed Santa, arriving on a Water Witch fire truck, to light the town tree. Families were then invited to Lee's Landing Dock Bar for free photos with Santa and a holiday goodie bag from the Water Witch Ladies Auxiliary.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce, Water Witch Fire Company, Water Witch Ladies Auxiliary, Lee's Landing Dock Bar, and Granite Run Taproom for supporting our annual event. We also thank our Public Works staff for their work on the decorations and event logistics. Shawn and Angel, owners of the Gerry House and the Artisans Shoppe at the Gerry House, provided beautifully handcrafted bows for the tree and light poles, which added a delightful seasonal touch to the town. Councilwoman Randa Thiele selected the tree and helped lead its decorating with many volunteers. We are grateful to our volunteers, the Mayor and Town Council, and our wonderful community for helping us bring holiday cheer to all.
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Odyssey Studios
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton