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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The following December meetings have been CANCELLED as there is no business to discuss:
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Planning Commission Work Session - Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Town Council Work Session - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Historic Area Commission - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Planning Commission Regular Session - Thursday, December 18, 2025
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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
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Now Available!
$50.00 Cash, Check or Debit Card
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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
Have you completed the THIRA survey yet?
Cecil County Department of Emergency Services invites you to participate in the Threats & Hazards Identification Assessment (THIRA) survey. It takes only 2-5 minutes to complete. Your voice makes a difference!
The deadline to complete the survey is January 20, 2026.​ Click on the flyer below to take the survey. No email required!
PUBLIC NOTICE
December 9, 2025
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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.
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For more details, view the public notice by clicking the button below.
New Phone Number for Port Deposit's Post Office
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Port Deposit's Post Office recently changed their phone number.
As their website is not yet updated with the new number, we wanted to make you aware.
Their new number is 443-731-6040.
Our Community
Cecil Transit to Offer New
Shopper Route
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Attention Port Deposit Residents:
Cecil Transit is launching a new monthly Shopper Route to Walmart beginning Friday, December 19.
This service will be offered on the third Friday of each month and will utilize a wheelchair-accessible transit vehicle. Riders will be picked up in the morning, have time to shop, and then be returned home.
This service will also be available to Rising Sun residents.
Route details are still being finalized and will be shared soon.
The round-trip fare is $2.50 for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and $5.00 for the general public.
To schedule a ride, please call Cecil Transit at 410-996-5295 (Option 2) by 2:00 PM the Thursday prior to the scheduled trip.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
​​A festive Christmas Eve gathering will take place at 7:00 p.m. in Center Square with caroling, treats, and a special visit from Santa. All are welcome for an evening of holiday cheer!
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Hosted by the Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company and Lions Club.
Christmas Tree
Disposal Schedule
Collections will occur on​
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
& MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026.
For any questions, please contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121 or at townhall@portdeposit.org.
Fire and Ice
​​Mark your calendars! Fire & Ice is back and you won't want to miss it!
Hosted by the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce and an official Winter Lights Cecil Nights Event by Cecil County Tourism.
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Click on Rhonda to find out why she's so important to us.
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton