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.
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News & Alerts
At A Glance - November 2025
Town Hall Closures
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Veteran's Day - Tuesday, November 11
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Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28
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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 - Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00pm; View Agenda; Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88559418945; Meeting ID: 885 5941 8945; Phone (audio only): 646-931-3860
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Planning & Zoning Commission - Thursday, November 20 at 6:00pm; View Agenda & Supporting Documents; Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85350503165; Meeting ID: 853 5050 3165; Phone (audio only): 646-931-3860
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All meetings held at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, unless otherwise noted.
Boat Trailer Parking Permits
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Stickers for the 2026 calendar year will be available at Town Hall soon.
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.
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
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The Port Deposit Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD to consider the following:
FILE 39-2025 - Applicant: Bohler Engineering, Property: Bainbridge Logistics Center – Lot 1A Powers Road, Tax Map: 23G, Parcel: 641, Zone: B&I Business and Industrial Property Owner: BLC Lot A, LLC – Kate Nolan Bryden, Senior Vice President, MRP Industrial, Proposal: New Preliminary Site Plan - one (1) industrial building and site amenities including parking, stormwater management, landscaping, parking, utilities, & lighting plans;
FILE 40-2025 - Applicant: Bohler Engineering, Property: Bainbridge Phase IA, Powers Road Extension to the Bainbridge property line and modifications to Diamond Jim Road, Cecil County, Tax Map: 29, Parcel: 648, Zone: Business & Industrial, Property Owner: Bainbridge Development Corporation, Proposal: Final Site Plan;
FILE 41-2025 - Applicant: Nexamp and Bohler Engineering, Property: Bainbridge Property Landfills, Tax Map: 23G, Parcel: 648, Zone: Business & Industrial, Property Owner: Bainbridge Development Corporation, Proposal: Preliminary Site Plan for solar field on capped landfill property.
Those wishing to participate in the meeting via video conference may go to www.zoom.us at 6:00 p.m. and enter meeting ID: 853 5050 3165. or via audio by calling (301) 715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID listed above. Please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121 or email Mary Culver mculver@portdeposit.org if you need assistance or have any questions.
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BY: William Baron, Chair
Individuals requiring auxiliary aids for effective communications during this public hearing should contact this office no later than November 13, 2025, Voice 410-378-2121 or TDD through Maryland Relay Services 1-800-735-2258.
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Cecil Whig
Publish: November 5, 2025
Our Community
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 6, 2025​
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Enjoy a festive evening featuring holiday carols and a special visit from Santa, who will arrive by fire truck to light the town tree.
More details to come!
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