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Welcome to Historic Port Deposit,
a little town with a big heart! 

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Nestled along the Susquehanna River, our community blends rich history with small-town charm.

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Explore our beautiful riverfront, historic landmarks, museums, local cafés and restaurants, and the welcoming community that makes our town special.

News & Alerts

At A Glance - October & November

Public Notices

Town Hall Closures

  • No Holiday Closures in October.

  • Thanksgiving - November 26-27, 2026

View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026

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Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays

  • No scheduled delays for October or November.

View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026

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Meeting Schedule

Town Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

  • Legislative Session - November 3, 2026

  • Work Session - November 17, 2026​​​​

Visit the Town Council page to read meeting summaries or approved minutes.​

​Planning Commission - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

  • Work Session - November, 12, 2026​

Historic Area Commission - 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

  • Regular Session - November 18, 2026

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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.

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Events

HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT

  • Saturday, October 31 from 3-5 p.m. in the parking lot across from Town Hall. Hosted by Water Witch Fire Co. and Town of Port Deposit. More details are available on the Facebook event post.

FALL CLEAN-UP DAY

  • Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Public Works parking lot, located at 129 S. Main Street. For residents within Town limits only; free event. Full details coming soon.

14TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

  • Thursday, November 26, 2026. Hosted by the Community Projects of Havre de Grace Inc. For those in need this Thanksgiving, request a free meal and have it delivered right to your door on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers also needed. See flyer for details.

​For full event details, please visit our Events page.

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Seasonal Operations

  • The Tome Visitor Center is closed for the season and will reopen in June 2027.

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Town News & Publications

​​Stay informed year-round with monthly Town News & Updates and quarterly Town newsletters published in March, June, September, and December.

 

  • Our autumn newsletter is here! View it on our Publications page.

  • The latest Town News & Updates edition was published on August 25, 2026.

 

Visit our Publications page to read the latest Town newsletter and Town News & Updates. To receive these updates by email, use the subscription form at the bottom of the Publications page.

Posted October 12, 2026

TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Maritime Heritage Preservation Planning and Interpretation
 

The Town of Port Deposit invites expressions of interest from cultural resources consultants, preservation professionals, historians, archaeologists, academic institutions, and others to help develop a maritime heritage preservation and interpretation project centered on the Port Deposit waterfront. Through this RFEI, the Town hopes to identify a long-term cultural resources partner.

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Please click the button below for details.

Posted October 16, 2026

TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Susquehanna River Road Corridor Safety, Shared-Use Path and Quarry Park Access Improvements
 

The Town of Port Deposit, in coordination with WILMAPCO, seeks a multidisciplinary planning and engineering consultant team for Susquehanna River Road corridor safety, shared-use path and Quarry Park access improvements.

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Mandatory In-Person Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street.
Written Questions Due: October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Proposals Due: November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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Please click the button below for details and submission requirements.

Posted September 23, 2026 TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT AND TOWN OF NORTH EAST, MD Full-Time Code Compliance Official Position The Town of Port Deposit and the Town of North East are accepting applications for the position of Code Compliance Official. This is a full-time position [sixteen (16) hours in Port Deposit and twenty-four (24) hours in North East]. The employee will be required to perform professional, technical, and the administrative day-to-day work necessary to implement the activities and duties related to code compliance, zoning compliance, and permit compliance. The employee shall perform inspections to assure compliance with both town’s Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations (“Codes”). This position requires working with the public to provide education and guidance concerning compliance with the Codes. Prepares written and electronic inspection reports outlining the required corrective actions based on inspections or other violations; issues violation notices of infractions when appropriate; enters data into Town’s database/electronic files; and maintains files that are legally defensible records of all inspections and code violations. The employee organizes work, sets priorities, resolves problems, improves and streamlines processes when possible, and exercises sound, independent judgment within established guidelines. Work is reviewed and measured through written and verbal communications, observation of results achieved, customer service standards, periodic reports, and performance appraisals. This position shall also provide general administrative assistance to the Port Deposit Town Administrator and the North East Director of Planning as directed. Selected applicant will be required to enter into an employment agreement. All applicants must possess a valid MD driver’s license, have a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier and a high school diploma or equivalent. Both Towns are E.O.E. Salary will be based upon education and/or experience. Submit applications to the Town of North East, P.O. Box 528, North East, MD 21901-0528; ATTN: Melissa Cook-MacKenzie, Personnel Officer/Town Administrator. The position will remain open untiled filled. Application Packets can be obtained from North East’s website at www.northeastmd.org [once on the homepage click GOVERNMENT followed by Employment] or at each Town Hall.

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Town Seal of Historic Port Deposit, Maryland - 1729 - 1813

Town Hall

64 S Main Street

Port Deposit, MD 21904

Phone: (410) 378-2121

Fax: (410) 378-9104

townhall@portdeposit.org

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Town Council

Wayne Tome, Jr., Mayor

Kevin Brown, Deputy Mayor

Daniel Berlin, Council Member

Tom Knight, Council Member

Randa Thiele, Council Member

Thomas McCarron, Legal Counsel

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