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.
Our Spring Newsletter Has Sprung!
After a busy winter, we’re excited to welcome spring and share the latest community events, project updates, and town news.
This edition includes:
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Upcoming events and key dates
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Progress on Town projects and improvements
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Recent community highlights
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Important notices and resident information
News & Alerts
At A Glance - April
Public notices
General Notices
February 20, 2026 - Town Boat Dock Closed Until Further Notice
Please be advised that the Town boat dock is temporarily closed for repairs until further notice. This closure does not affect the boat launch, which remains open for use. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide updates as they become available.
Town Hall Closures
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April 3, 2026 - Good Friday/Easter
For a full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026, click here.
Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays
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No scheduled delays in April.
For a full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026, view the Town Calendar.
Meeting Schedule
Town Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Work Session - April 21, 2026
Read the latest meeting summary below, or visit the Town Council page.​
Historic Area Commission - 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - April 15, 2026
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Agenda:​ Click Here
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Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84623024680; Meeting ID: 846 2302 4680; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592
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Planning Commission - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Work Session - April 9, 2026 - CANCELED
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Regular Session - April 23, 2026
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Agenda: Click Here
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Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84120888136; Meeting ID: 841 2088 8136; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592
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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.
April 8, 2026 - PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - PLANNING COMMISSION
The Port Deposit Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD to consider the following:
FILE 39-2025 – 2
Applicant: Bohler Engineering, Morgan O’Donnell, P.E. and MRP IndustrialProperty: Bainbridge Logistics Center – 100 Powers Road, Lot 1A, Port Deposit; Tax Map: 23G Parcel: 648 Lot: 1A Zone: B&I Business and Industrial;
Property Owner: BLC Lot A, LLC – Kate Nolan Bryden, Senior Vice President, MRP Industrial;
Proposal: Final Site Plan - one (1) industrial building and site amenities.
FILE 13-2026
Applicant: Cecil County and KCI, Victoria Ferris;
Property: 170 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, Tax Map: 28C Parcel: 49 Zone: Community Core District (CCD)
Property Owner: Cecil County Government;
Proposal: Preliminary Site Plan for expansion of the waste water treatment plant.
Those wishing to participate in the meeting via video conference may go to www.zoom.us at 6:00 p.m. and enter meeting ID: 841 2088 8136 or via audio by calling (301) 715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID listed above. Please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121 or email Mary Culver mculver@portdeposit.org if you need assistance or have any questions.
BY: William Baron, Chair
Individuals requiring auxiliary aids for effective communications during this public hearing should contact this office no later than April 16, 2026, Voice 410-378-2121 or TDD through Maryland Relay Services 1-800-735-2258.
Published in the Cecil Whig on April 8, 2026​
Events
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April 19, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Cecil County's Central Landfill's Household Hazardous Waste Day
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April 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 26th Annual River Sweep
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April 25, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Spring Clean-Up Day
For full event details, please visit our Events page.
Seasonal Operations
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The comfort station in Marina Park is open for the season.
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The Tome Visitor Center will reopen in June 2026.
Get involved in Port Deposit!
Serve on a Town board or commission, share your voice, and make a meaningful difference in your community.
Current Opportunities: Member for Planning Commission and Alternates for Board of Appeals, Board of Supervisors of Elections, and Planning Commission.
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Town Council Meeting Summary
At the April 7, 2026 Town Council Legislative Meeting, Council considered project updates and proposals, reviewed public safety activity and community concerns, and received staff reports on ongoing operations and priorities.
Project & Infrastructure Updates
Council approved a Towson University research agreement for archaeological monitoring associated with trenching for the new electric line behind the Gas House on Town property. Council also reviewed AECOM’s proposal for improvements to three Town parking lots and discussed it as a possible FY27 budget consideration. Additional updates were provided on the Granite Avenue/Race Street stormwater project and public boat dock repairs.
Public Safety & Community Updates
Cpl. Tyler Price reported on Sheriff’s Office activity for March, including increased traffic enforcement and continued attention to parking issues and tractor trailer routing concerns. Council also received public comment regarding Race Street conditions and utility restoration concerns. Announcements were made for the ribbon cutting for Backfin Blues Bar & Grill and Artfully Dunn Creative Studio on April 9, the Planning Commission meeting on April 23, and Port Deposit Clean-Up Day on April 25.
Staff Updates
Updates were provided by Public Works and Code Enforcement Administrator Dan Jamison, Treasurer Patti Gray, and Town Administrator Vicky Rinkerman regarding ongoing maintenance, budget status, staffing activity, project coordination, tax sale MOU updates, and potential grant opportunities.
Actions Taken
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Approved minutes for the March 3, 2026 Legislative Meeting and the March 24, 2026 Work Session.
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Approved the Towson University Research Agreement for archaeological monitoring behind the Gas House.
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​This meeting summary is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the official meeting minutes. Minutes have not yet been approved and are presented to the Council for approval at the next legislative meeting. Once approved, the official minutes will be posted to the Town Council page.
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton
