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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.

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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 - October

Public Notices

Town Hall Closures

  • No Holiday Closures in October.

View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026

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Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays

  • No scheduled delays for October.

View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026

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Meeting Schedule

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

  • Work Session - October 20, 2026​​​

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

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

  • Regular Session & Public Hearing - October 22, 2026

    • Agenda to Follow​

    • Public Hearing Notice - Regarding proposed amendments to the Port Deposit Zoning Ordinance.

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

  • Regular Session - October 21, 2026

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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.

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Events

FARMERS MARKET - Last Day for 2026

  • Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Port Deposit, Center & Main Streets. Hosted by the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce.

HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT

  • Saturday, October 31 from 3-5 p.m. in the parking lot across from Town Hall. Hosted by Water Witch Fire Co. and Town of Port Deposit. More details are available on the Facebook event post.

​For full event details, please visit our Events page.

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Seasonal Operations

  • The comfort station in Marina Park is open for the season (April through November).

  • The Tome Visitor Center is closed for the season and will reopen in June 2027.

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Town News & Publications

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

 

  • Our autumn newsletter is here! View it on our Publications page.

  • The latest Town News & Updates edition was published on August 25, 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.

Posted September 23, 2026
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT AND TOWN OF NORTH EAST, MD
Full-Time Code Compliance Official Position

 

The Town of Port Deposit and the Town of North East are accepting applications for the position of Code Compliance Official. This is a full-time position [sixteen (16) hours in Port Deposit and twenty-four (24) hours in North East]. The employee will be required to perform professional, technical, and the administrative day-to-day work necessary to implement the activities and duties related to code compliance, zoning compliance, and permit compliance. The employee shall perform inspections to assure compliance with both town’s Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations (“Codes”). This position requires working with the public to provide education and guidance concerning compliance with the Codes. Prepares written and electronic inspection reports outlining the required corrective actions based on inspections or other violations; issues violation notices of infractions when appropriate; enters data into Town’s database/electronic files; and maintains files that are legally defensible records of all inspections and code violations. The employee organizes work, sets priorities, resolves problems, improves and streamlines processes when possible, and exercises sound, independent judgment within established guidelines. Work is reviewed and measured through written and verbal communications, observation of results achieved, customer service standards, periodic reports, and performance appraisals. This position shall also provide general administrative assistance to the Port Deposit Town Administrator and the North East Director of Planning as directed. Selected applicant will be required to enter into an employment agreement. All applicants must possess a valid MD driver’s license, have a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier and a high school diploma or equivalent. Both Towns are E.O.E. Salary will be based upon education and/or experience. Submit applications to the Town of North East, P.O. Box 528, North East, MD 21901-0528; ATTN: Melissa Cook-MacKenzie, Personnel Officer/Town Administrator. The position will remain open untiled filled. Application Packets can be obtained from North East’s website at www.northeastmd.org [once on the homepage click GOVERNMENT followed by Employment] or at each Town Hall.

Posted October 9, 2026 TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE PORT DEPOSIT ZONING ORDINANCE The Town of Port Deposit Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit to consider and make a recommendation to the Town Council on: ORDINANCE 2026-02 – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS – An Ordinance to amend the Port Deposit Zoning Ordinance, Article II – Basic Definitions and Interpretations, Section 12 – Definitions of Basic Terms, to delete obsolete or superseded definitions, revise existing definitions, and add new definitions, relating to principal uses, parking lots, various type of vehicles, and temporary buildings or structures.; and ORDINANCE 2026-03 – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS – An Ordinance to amend the Port Deposit Zoning Ordinance, Article X – Permissible Uses, Section 175 – Table of Permissible Uses to revise certain land-use classifications; and Article XI – Supplementary Use Regulations to establish or amend Section 212 – Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Detached Caps, Boats Boat Trailers and Trailers; Section 213 – Temporary Buildings or Structures; New Section 214 – Private Parking Lot; and Section 279 – Parking in the Historic District. Those who want to participate in the meeting via video conference may go to www.zoom.us at 6:00 p.m. and enter meeting ID: 891 3428 2930 or via audio by calling (301) 715-8592 and follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID listed above. The Zoning Ordinance amendments are available to review at Town Hall, 64 S. Main St., Port Deposit, town website at www.portdeposit.org, or email Mary Culver at mculver@portdeposit.org to have a copy emailed to you. For more information or questions, contact the town administrator at vrinkerman@portdeposit.org or call 410-378-2121. By:      Bill Baron, Planning Commission Chair Individuals requiring auxiliary aids for effective communication during this public hearing should contact this office no later than October 16, 2026. Voice 410.378.2121 or TDD through Maryland Relay Services 1-800-735-2258.

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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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