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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.

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 - July

Public Notices

Town Hall Closures

  • Independence Day - Observed on July 3, 2026

View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026

Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays

  • No scheduled delays in July.

View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026

Meeting Schedule

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

Read the latest meeting summary below, or visit the Town Council page.

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

  • Work Session - July 9, 2026​

  • Regular Session - July 23, 2026

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

  • Regular Session - July 15, 2026

 

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.

Events

  • July 11: The Farmer’s Market, hosted by the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce, will be open on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Port Deposit at Center and Main Streets. The market will continue on the second Saturday of each month through October. For more details, visit PDCC's Facebook event page.

For full event details, please visit our Events page.

Seasonal Operations

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

  • The Tome Visitor Center is open for the season. See current hours.

Newsletters

​Our summer newsletter is here and wrapped in red, white, and blue for a star-spangled celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!

 

Visit our Newsletters page to read the latest edition!

Published June 24, 2026: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ANNEXATION RESOLUTION NO. 11-2026 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Deposit will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD for Annexation Resolution 11-2026 and Exhibits, Annexation Agreement and Annexation Plan for consideration to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the Town of Port Deposit by annexation of 34 acres, more or less, Tax Map 29B, Parcel 348, Phase IA, East of the BG&E Right-of-Way I the Fourth Election District of Cecil County, known as the “Bainbridge Property” and in so doing to repeal and re-enact with amendments Article II, Section 201 Records and Description of Corporate Boundaries, of the Charter of the Town of Port Deposit. Annexation Resolution No. 11-2026 was introduced at the 05/19/2026 Council meeting and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation on 06/25/2026. A copy of the Resolution and Exhibits are available on the Town website at: www.portdeposit.org or at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, or call 410.378.2121 or email mculver@portdeposit.org to have the documents mailed or emailed. Those wishing to participate in the meeting via video conference may go to www.zoom.us at 7:00 p.m. and enter meeting ID: 853 2147 4680 or via audio by calling (301) 715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID listed above. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and provide comment, or the public may submit comments in writing to Town Administrator Vicky Rinkerman via mail to Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904, or via email to vrinkerman@portdeposit.org no later than 07/28/2026 by 4:30 p.m. For all comments submitted in writing, you must provide your name, address and phone number. Please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121 or email Vicky Rinkerman at vrinkerman@portdeposit.org or Mary Culver at mculver@portdeposit.org if you need assistance or have any questions. BY:Mayor Wayne Tome, Jr. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids for effective communications during this meeting should contact this office no later than 7/28/2026, Voice 410-378-2121 or TDD through Maryland Relay Services 1-800-735-2258.

Published June 8, 2026: ORDINANCE 2026-01 - NOTICE OF ADOPTION The Council of the Town of Port Deposit adopted Ordinance 2026-01 – Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget at their meeting on June 2, 2026, after a public hearing was advertised and held as required by the Charter of the Town of Port Deposit. The FY 2027 Annual Budget will take effect from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. A copy of the adopted budget is available on our website at www.portdeposit.org, or is available at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit. BY:Mayor Wayne Tome, Jr.

Published June 8, 2026: INVITATION TO BID 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. June 2026 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 pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Sealed bids will be accepted until July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at: Town of Port Deposit, 64 South Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904. Bids will be opened 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.

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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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