Public Notices
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UPDATE
Port Deposit, MD – Mayor Wayne L. Tome, Sr. declared a local State of Emergency for the Town of Port Deposit on March 6, 2020 in order to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the public health, safety and welfare of citizens. In addition to the prior emergency declaration, the Town of Port Deposit has closed all park facilities until the State of Emergency has been lifted. This order is effective March 30, 2020.
Mayor Tome stated, “Park facilities have been closed within the Town to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Town is asking for cooperation as we work together to stop the spread of this virus.” Port Deposit businesses are following the mandates as directed by the State of Maryland and Town Hall remains open at this time with limited face-to-face contact. Residents and Visitors are directed to contact staff via phone or email rather than coming to Town Hall:
Vicky Rinkerman, Town Administrator –
Ted Sookiasian, Finance Manager –
Susan Smith, Acting Chief of Police –
Lacey Heath, Administrative Assistant –
For more information on action being taken by the State of Maryland and Cecil County in response to this emergency, please visit our website at www.portdeposit.org.
Media Contact:
Mayor Wayne Tome or
Town Administrator Vicky Rinkerman
410.378.2121
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PUBLIC NOTICE
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Following Governor Hogan’s Executive Order to minimize social contact, Port Deposit businesses are following the mandates as directed and Port Deposit Town Hall will remain open at this time with precautions in place.
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Residents and Visitors are encouraged to call or email with questions or concerns, rather than visiting Town Hall – 410.378.2121
Vicky Rinkerman, Town Administrator –
Ted Sookiasian, Finance Manager –
Susan Smith, Acting Chief of Police –
Lacey Heath, Administrative Assistant –
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The doors to Town Hall will remain locked to limit face to face contact with Staff.
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Should you need to drop off Zoning Application or any other document, please use the pins on the board on the front door and attach the document to the board, or slid the document under the door. Please email a staff members or call 410.378.2121 when you leave a document at Town Hall.
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Documents may be scanned and emailed to the town administrator. The latest information and updates on COVID-19 are available on the Town’s website: www.portdeposit.org.
The Mayor and Council hopes everyone is staying informed about COVID-19 and taking necessary precautions to help reduce the spread of this disease.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT
ORDINANCE 2020-01; ORDINANCE 2020-02 & ORDINANCE 2020-03
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
The Council of the Town of Port Deposit adopted the following Ordinances at their meeting on February 18, 2020 after the public hearing was advertised as required by the Charter of the Town of Port Deposit:
ORDINANCE 2020-01 – Creation of B & I Employment Zoning District - Amendment to the Zoning Code to create the standards for the new B&I Employment District;
ORDINANCE 2020-02 - Zoning Reclassification of parcels and amendments to the Official Zoning Map - Amendment to change the zoning classification of the former Bainbridge Naval Training Center from BX Mixed Use to B&I Employment District and amend the Zoning Map to reflect this amendment; and
ORDINANCE 2020-03 - Amendments to Sections of the Zoning Code to remove or amend sections of the Zoning Code with references to the BX Mixed Use District to integrate the new B&I Employment District in the Zoning Code.
The regulations will take effect on March 9, 2020. A copy of the Ordinances are available on our website at www.portdeposit.org or at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit.
BY: Mayor Wayne L. Tome, Sr.
Published in Cecil Whig: 03/04/2020
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