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.
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News & Alerts
At A Glance - January & February
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.
Town Hall Closures
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Monday, February 16, 2026 - Presidents' Day
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For a full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026, click here.
Meeting Schedule
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Town Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Work Session - January 20, 2026
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Agenda: ​Click Here
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Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82650728403; Meeting ID: 826 5072 8403; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592
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Legislative - February 3, 2026​
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Work Session - February 17, 2026
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Historic Area Commission - 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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January 21, 2026 - CANCELED​
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February 18, 2026
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Planning Commission - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - January 22, 2026 - CANCELED
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Work Session - February 12, 2026
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Regular Session - February 26, 2026
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All meetings held at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, and via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
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For a full list of Town meetings, view the Town Calendar.
Trash Collection Delays
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Trash collection for the week of January 19 has been moved to Tuesday, January 20 due to icy weather conditions.
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No delays in February - Casella does not observe Presidents' Day.
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For a full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026, view the Town Calendar.
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.
Port Deposit Featured in Islands Magazine
A recent Islands magazine article offers a glimpse into Port Deposit's history and peaceful way of life. We invite you to take a moment to read the article below.
Click the button to view tide information for Port Deposit.
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton