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.
Meet Our Official Reptile & Fish
The Town of Port Deposit is proud to recognize the Northern Map Turtle as our Official Reptile and the Striped Bass (Rockfish) and American Eel as our Official Fish.
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These species reflect our connection to the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and they symbolize the civic pride we take in protecting local waterways, habitats, and wildlife for future generations.
News & Alerts
At A Glance - January 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
December 31, 2025
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INVITATION TO BID
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT, MARYLAND
ROCK RUN EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION PROJECT
The Town of Port Deposit, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Rock Run Embankment Stabilization Project, located at 23 Race Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904.
The project includes restoration of stone masonry wingwalls, stabilization of embankment erosion along Rock Run, and replacement of an existing timber pedestrian bridge deck. All labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work shall be provided by the Contractor. Bid document is available on the Town of Port Deposit website at www.portdeposit.org. Paper copies may be purchased at Town Hall for $75.00.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Sealed bids will be accepted until February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at: Town of Port Deposit, 64 South Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904. Bids will be opened publicly shortly after the deadline. The Town of Port Deposit reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Submit questions in writing via email to: Vicky Rinkerman, Town Administrator, Email: vrinkerman@portdeposit.org. For information call Town Hall at (410) 378-2121.
Hot Off the Press!
Our Winter newsletter is now available. Click Here to view it, or visit our Newsletters page for all past and present newsletters.
Town Hall Closures
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 19, 2026
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The above holidays will not affect regular trash and recyclable collections.
Meeting Schedule
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Planning Commission, Work Session - The meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, has been cancelled as there is no business to discuss.
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Town Council, Work Session - Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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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.
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 here to take the survey. No email required!
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Odyssey Studios
Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton