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At A Glance - July
Public Notices
Town Hall Closures
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Independence Day - Observed on July 3, 2026
View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026
Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays
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No scheduled delays in July.
View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026
Meeting Schedule
Town Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Work Session - July 21, 2026
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Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82650728403; Meeting ID: 826 5072 8403; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592
Visit the Town Council page to read meeting summaries or approved minutes.
Planning Commission - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - July 23, 2026
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Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86096661751; Meeting ID: 860 9666 1751; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592
Historic Area Commission - 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - July 15, 2026 - CANCELED
All meetings are held at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, and via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Meetings are canceled if no applications are received by the applicable deadlines and/or there is no business to discuss. For a full list of Town meetings, view the Town Calendar.
Events
For full event details, please visit our Events page.
Seasonal Operations
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The comfort station in Marina Park is open for the season.
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The Tome Visitor Center is open for the season. See current hours.
Newsletters
Our summer newsletter is here and wrapped in red, white, and blue for a star-spangled celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!
Visit our Newsletters page to read the latest edition!
Published June 24, 2026: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ANNEXATION RESOLUTION NO. 11-2026 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Deposit will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD for Annexation Resolution 11-2026 and Exhibits, Annexation Agreement and Annexation Plan for consideration to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the Town of Port Deposit by annexation of 34 acres, more or less, Tax Map 29B, Parcel 348, Phase IA, East of the BG&E Right-of-Way I the Fourth Election District of Cecil County, known as the “Bainbridge Property” and in so doing to repeal and re-enact with amendments Article II, Section 201 Records and Description of Corporate Boundaries, of the Charter of the Town of Port Deposit. Annexation Resolution No. 11-2026 was introduced at the 05/19/2026 Council meeting and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation on 06/25/2026. A copy of the Resolution and Exhibits are available on the Town website at: www.portdeposit.org or at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, or call 410.378.2121 or email mculver@portdeposit.org to have the documents mailed or emailed. Those wishing to participate in the meeting via video conference may go to www.zoom.us at 7:00 p.m. and enter meeting ID: 853 2147 4680 or via audio by calling (301) 715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID listed above. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and provide comment, or the public may submit comments in writing to Town Administrator Vicky Rinkerman via mail to Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904, or via email to vrinkerman@portdeposit.org no later than 07/28/2026 by 4:30 p.m. For all comments submitted in writing, you must provide your name, address and phone number. Please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121 or email Vicky Rinkerman at vrinkerman@portdeposit.org or Mary Culver at mculver@portdeposit.org if you need assistance or have any questions. BY:Mayor Wayne Tome, Jr. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids for effective communications during this meeting should contact this office no later than 7/28/2026, Voice 410-378-2121 or TDD through Maryland Relay Services 1-800-735-2258.
Published July 21, 2026: Port Deposit Announces 2027 Property Improvement Grant Program The Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Deposit are pleased to announce the 2027 Port Deposit Facade, Landscape, and Streetscape Improvement Program. The Town is providing $50,000 in total grant funding. Grants of up to $10,000 per property are available for qualifying exterior improvement projects.
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