Town of Port Deposit

01/12/2026

❄️ Reserve your igloo, starting February 16th at Noon! ❄️

We have a special announcement!📣📣

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 16th at NOON! We will post an official link to sign up for a one hour igloo reservation during our 2nd annual Fire and Ice event. Our igloos will be fully furnished and lit with beautiful string lights! You are welcome to bring food and drinks! A cozy, twinkling igloo is sure to be the most magical experience for a chilly, winter night!

Please note: Reservations are FREE! Do not make a payment to anyone using a personal Facebook account claiming any association with Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce. The link that will be posted on February 16th is the only way to reserve an igloo for the event. Do not give any information or money to any person for an igloo reservation.

01/08/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Planning Commission Meetings scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, has been cancelled as there is no business to discuss.

01/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2026
Port Deposit Adopts Northern Map Turtle as Official Town Reptile and the Striped Bass and American Eel as Official Town Fish

Port Deposit, MD — The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Port Deposit adopted Resolution No. 01-2026 officially designating the Northern Map Turtle as the Town’s Official Reptile and adopted Resolution No. 02-2026 officially designating the Striped Bass and the American Eel as the Town’s Official Fish.

These species are native to the Susquehanna River and reflect Port Deposit’s long-standing relationship with the river and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Northern Map Turtle is closely tied to the Susquehanna River and is listed as a Maryland State Endangered species. The Striped Bass and American Eel represent the health, resilience, and ecological importance of the Town’s waterways.

Councilman Dan Berlin introduced and advocated for recognizing the Northern Map Turtle as the official Town reptile and for establishing the Striped Bass and American Eel as the official Town fish to foster Port Deposit’s civic pride, strengthen community identity, and support educational efforts focused on the Town’s river ecology and environmental stewardship of the Susquehanna River.

Mayor Tome supported this initiative stating: “This designation strengthens our town’s connection to the Susquehanna River and emphasizes the importance of protecting the wildlife that makes Port Deposit unique.”

The resolutions build on the Town’s 2014 designation of “Rhonda the Turtle” as the official town mascot and reaffirms Port Deposit’s ongoing partnership with Towson University to support research, monitoring, conservation, and public education through the Town Visitor Center and the Towson University Research and Education Center located in Marina Park.

The Town encourages residents and visitors to learn more about the Northern Map Turtle, Striped Bass, and American Eel and to support efforts that protect river habitat, water quality, and the health of our local waterways.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Vicky Rinkerman
Town Administrator
Email: vrinkerman@portdeposit.org
Phone: 410.378.2121

01/05/2026

FINAL MEETING REMINDER

​The Maryland Department of the Environment Water and Science Administration has scheduled an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Perryville Library to discuss AquaCon Maryland’s request to modify its state discharge permit for a proposed land-based salmon rearing facility in Port Deposit.

​For more details, view the public notice below.

01/04/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Tomorrow, January 5th, is the last day for natural Christmas tree collection by Casella.

If you have a tree to dispose of, please place it at the curb tonight to ensure it is collected tomorrow morning. Trees must be free of all decorations, lights, and tinsel.

If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall at 410-378-2121 or townhall@portdeposit.org.

01/02/2026

GOOD DAY, PORT DEPOSIT!
The Council's legislative meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, will be held at 7:00pm at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, and via Zoom. Links to the agenda and Zoom meeting can be found below.

AGENDA:https://www.portdeposit.org/_files/ugd/94e3df_cd051e0e3e1a44b2b93e3ccc7e482df4.pdf

Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85321474680
Meeting ID: 853 2147 4680; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592

01/02/2026

MEETING REMINDER

​The Maryland Department of the Environment Water and Science Administration has scheduled an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Perryville Library to discuss AquaCon Maryland’s request to modify its state discharge permit for a proposed land-based salmon rearing facility in Port Deposit.

​For more details, view the public notice below.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE - INVITATION TO BID
TOWN OF PORT DEPOSIT, MARYLAND
ROCK RUN EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION PROJECT

The Town of Port Deposit, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Rock Run Embankment Stabilization Project, located at 23 Race Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904.

The project includes restoration of stone masonry wingwalls, stabilization of embankment erosion along Rock Run, and replacement of an existing timber pedestrian bridge deck. All labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work shall be provided by the Contractor. Bid document is available on the Town of Port Deposit website at www.portdeposit.org. Paper copies may be purchased at Town Hall for $75.00.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Sealed bids will be accepted until February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at: Town of Port Deposit, 64 South Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904. Bids will be opened publicly shortly after the deadline. The Town of Port Deposit reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Submit questions in writing via email to: Vicky Rinkerman, Town Administrator, Email: vrinkerman@portdeposit.org. For information call Town Hall at (410) 378-2121.

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12/30/2025

In observance of New Year's Day, Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Town Hall will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.