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.
News & Alerts
At A Glance - November
Public Notices
Town Hall Closures
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Thanksgiving - November 26-27, 2026
View full list of Town Hall Closures for 2026
Trash Collection - Scheduled Delays
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No scheduled delays for November.
View full list of Trash Collection Dates for 2026
Meeting Schedule
Town Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Work Session - November 17, 2026
Visit the Town Council page to read meeting summaries or approved minutes.
Planning Commission - 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - November 19, 2026 (Rescheduled to 3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving holiday)
Historic Area Commission - 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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Regular Session - November 18, 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
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY
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Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Public Works parking lot, located at 129 S. Main Street. For residents within Town limits only; free event.
14TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
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Thursday, November 26, 2026. Hosted by the Community Projects of Havre de Grace Inc. For those in need this Thanksgiving, request a free meal and have it delivered right to your door on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers also needed. See flyer for details.
For full event details, please visit our Events page.
Town News & Publications
Stay informed year-round with monthly Town News & Updates and quarterly Town newsletters published in March, June, September, and December.
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Our autumn newsletter is here! View it on our Publications page.
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The latest Town News & Updates edition was published on October 26, 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 the Publications page.
Posted October 16, 2026
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Susquehanna River Road Corridor Safety, Shared-Use Path and Quarry Park Access Improvements
The Town of Port Deposit, in coordination with WILMAPCO, seeks a multidisciplinary planning and engineering consultant team for Susquehanna River Road corridor safety, shared-use path and Quarry Park access improvements.
Mandatory In-Person Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street. (Previously scheduled for 10:00 AM)
Written Questions Due: October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Proposals Due: November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Please click the button below for details and submission requirements.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Board of Appeals: 1 Alternate position open.
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Board of Supervisors of Elections: 2 Alternate positions open.
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Planning Commission: 1 Member and 1 Alternate position open.
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14th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: Help bring warmth and connection to our neighbors this Thanksgiving by volunteering with Community Projects of Havre de Grace. Volunteers help prepare, package, and deliver free holiday meals to seniors and individuals in need throughout the surrounding communities. Full details on their Thanksgiving Dinner webpage.
View our Employment & Volunteer Opportunities page for full details about the open board and commission positions, including terms, qualifications, duties, and how to apply.
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Aerial Video - Courtesy of Biron Braxton
