Town of Port Deposit

03/31/2026

🚧 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Upcoming Partial Road Closure on Race Street 🚧
Please be advised that a partial road closure on Race Street is scheduled for TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, for street paving in front of 37 Race Street.

Traffic will be directed by flaggers, and one-lane traffic will be maintained through the work zone. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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03/30/2026

🚣 ATTENTION BOATERS! 🚣

Annual trailer parking permits are available for purchase at Town Hall!

▪️️$50 per trailer
▪️Valid for the 2026 calendar year

To purchase a permit, please provide a valid trailer registration or valid photo ID.

Payment options: Cash, check, or debit/credit card (credit cards incur a 3% fee)

Can't make it to Town Hall? Mail a check (payable to Town of Port Deposit) along with a copy of your valid trailer registration to 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904 and we'll mail your permit to you.

Please keep in mind that our boat dock is currently closed for repairs, but the boat launch remains open.

Happy boating! ⚓

03/30/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE
In observance of Good Friday and Easter, Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.

03/27/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY, PORT DEPOSIT!

Our Spring newsletter has sprung! Visit portdeposit.org/newsletters to read the latest edition.

Also available is the meeting summary from Tuesday’s Council work session on our homepage.

Rain or shine, have a wonderful weekend!

Read the latest newsletters from the Town of Port Deposit, featuring community news, events, and announcements.

03/27/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

Cecil County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 7:30 AM–3:00 PM at the Cecil County Central Landfill (758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., Elkton).

This free event for Cecil County residents allows safe disposal of items such as paints, chemicals, fuels, batteries, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, medications, and sharps. Rain or shine.

See flyer below for more details, or go to https://www.cecilcountymd.gov/457/Recycling-Programs.

03/26/2026

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELATION
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026, has been canceled, as no applications were received for review and there is no business to discuss.

03/24/2026

Grab your baskets and hop on over to CCU’s Annual Community Egg Hunt on April 4 at 99 N. Main Street! 🌷🐰🐣🪻

Enjoy a fun-filled morning beginning at 10:30 AM with crafts, activities, baby chicks, and local vendors, followed by the egg hunt at 11:00 AM.

Hey Neighbor,

It is time for one of our favorite traditions, the Annual Community Egg Hunt at CCU.

Join us as the morning begins at 10:30 with children’s crafts, activities, baby chicks, and time to visit with some wonderful local vendors. The egg hunt will begin at 11, so be sure to arrive early.

We are excited to have Battle Swamp Bread Company, Witchy Artists, Once Upon a Tome…A Bookshop, the Judy Center, the Bookmobile, and more joining us for the day. Vendors will be there until 2 PM, so there will be plenty of time to shop for Easter goodies and connect with neighbors.

Bring your egg collecting baskets. We would love to see you there!

03/24/2026

GOOD DAY, PORT DEPOSIT!

The Council’s work session scheduled for tonight, March 24, 2026, will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, and will be available via Zoom. Links to the agenda and Zoom meeting are provided below.

AGENDA:https://www.portdeposit.org/_files/ugd/94e3df_68e27712a2804565a2af331dc2bff6a3.pdf
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82650728403; Meeting ID: 826 5072 8403; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring, Port Deposit! 🌷

03/17/2026

GOOD DAY, PORT DEPOSIT!
The Historic Area Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 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_d190c91fb7074e4da340116ff76da539.pdf
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84445881244; Meeting ID: 844 4588 1244; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592

03/16/2026

Due to the impending severe weather expected this afternoon and evening, County Executive Adam Streight has declared a Local State of Emergency for Cecil County.

As a result, County Administration has determined that non-essential Cecil County Government employees will be dismissed early today, Monday, March 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Non-essential employees will be granted Administrative Leave for the remainder of their scheduled shifts today.

Essential employees must remain at work and will receive compensation in accordance with the Cecil County Personnel Policy Manual.

Additionally, the Cecil County Central Landfill will close early today at 2:30 PM due to the expected weather conditions.

Cecil County Government will continue to monitor conditions as strong winds and heavy rainfall move through the area, and additional updates will be provided as necessary.

Residents are encouraged to use caution, secure loose outdoor items, and stay tuned to Cecil County Government social media for updates.

03/12/2026

The countdown begins for our third annual Farmer's Market season!
Do you grow, produce, or make your own products? We would love to have you join us at our market!

This year we will be in a new location- downtown Port Deposit! Our vendors will line the sidewalks along Main Street in our business block!

Stop by for fresh, locally grown and produced products then stay for brunch or lunch, grab coffee and browse our local art gallery and museums!

email farmersmarket@portdepositcc.org and tell us about your business!
Vendor spaces are limited and are expected to sell out- flexible options include month to month or a seasonal space!