Welcome to Historic Port Deposit,
a little town with a big heart!

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.

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At A Glance - AUGUST

Public Notices

Town Hall Closures

No scheduled closures for August.

View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026

Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays

No scheduled delays in August.

View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026

Meeting Schedule

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

Work Session - August 18, 2026

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

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

Work Session - August 13, 2026
Regular Session - August 27, 2026

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

Regular Session - August 19, 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

Farmer's Market - Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Port Deposit, Center & Main Streets.
Pirate Takeover Pole Decorating Contest - Help transform Downtown Port Deposit for the Pirate Takeover event! Submit a Pole Decorating Contest Application by Friday, August 14 at 12:00 noon. The Town will assign a pole and the deadline to decorate it is Saturday, September 5. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners at the Pirate Takeover event on Sunday, September 20. Free to enter and everyone is welcome!

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 until Sunday, August 30, 2026. See current hours.

Town News & Publications

Stay informed year-round with monthly Town News & Updates and quarterly Town newsletters published in March, June, September, and December.

Our summer newsletter is here and wrapped in red, white, and blue for a star-spangled celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!
The latest Town News & Updates edition was published on July 27, 2026, with additional updates published on August 3, 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.

Published July 21, 2026: Port Deposit Announces 2027 Property Improvement Grant Program The Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Deposit are pleased to announce the 2027 Port Deposit Facade, Landscape, and Streetscape Improvement Program. The Town is providing $50,000 in total grant funding. Grants of up to $10,000 per property are available for qualifying exterior improvement projects.