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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 - September & October

Public Notices

Town Hall Closures

  • September 7, 2026 - Labor Day

  • No Holiday Closures in October.

View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026

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Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays

  • Labor Day - Collection will occur on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

  • No scheduled delays for October.

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 - October 6, 2026

  • Work Session - October 20, 2026​​​

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

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

  • Regular Session - September 24, 2026 - CANCELED

  • Work Session - October 8, 2026

  • Regular Session - October 22, 2026

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

  • Regular Session - October 21, 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

FARMERS MARKET - Last Day for 2026

  • Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Port Deposit, Center & Main Streets. Hosted by the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce.

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

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Seasonal Operations

  • The comfort station in Marina Park is open for the season.

  • 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 coming soon!

  • 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 this page.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: ROCK RUN EMBANKMENT

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE ON RACE STREET

STARTING AUGUST 26, 2026

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On or about August 26, 2026, Erosion Control Specialist, Inc. will begin construction on the Rock Run embankment located at the entrance to Spot in the Rock Park, off Race Street in Port Deposit. The project is anticipated to take approximately 60 days to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.

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During construction, traffic in the project area will be restricted to single-lane passage at times. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic safely through the work zone.

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Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area, follow all construction signage and flagger directions, and expect delays.

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The Town appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while this important improvement project is underway. If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121.

Published September 18, 2026 TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT MARYLAND COMMUMITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Deposit will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, Maryland, and via Zoom. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the public with information regarding the progress of the Granite Avenue and Race Street Storm Drain Improvement Project, which is funded in part through the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The CDBG Program is a federally funded program designed to assist local governments with activities that support neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improvements to community facilities. The public may attend the hearing in person or participate via Zoom. To participate by video conference, visit www.zoom.us and enter Meeting ID 853 2147 4680. For audio-only access, call 301-715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Administrator at vrinkerman@portdeposit.org and must be received by Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations, language interpretation, or other assistance to participate effectively in the public hearing should contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121, TDD through Maryland Relay at 1-800-735-2258, or mculver@portdeposit.org. The Town of Port Deposit provides language interpretation services upon request. Requests for accommodations or assistance should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the public hearing whenever possible. For general questions or assistance accessing the meeting, please contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121 or mculver@portdeposit.org. BY: Mayor Wayne Tome, Jr.

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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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton

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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