Town of Port Deposit

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📣

Come together for Cecil Cares Day 2026!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Conowingo and Port Deposit

Volunteers are needed to help clean up parks along the Susquehanna River, including Conowingo Park, Rock Run Park, and Marina Park.

Help make our community cleaner, and enjoy a free lunch afterwards!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.volunteercecil.org/need/detail/?need_id=1307166

Hosted by The High 5 Initiative.

Volunteers will clean up public parks along the Susquehanna River, including Conowingo Park, Rock Run Park and Marina Park.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Town Hall will be closed today, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Please note that household trash and recyclables collection is operating on a one-day delay and will be collected on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Thank you to everyone whose hard work keeps our community safe, strong, and thriving.

09/04/2026

REMINDER OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE

In observance of Labor Day, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Household trash and recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday will be delayed by one day and collected on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/01/2026

GOOD DAY, PORT DEPOSIT!

The Town Council will hold its legislative session on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

Upon adjournment, the Council will convene in executive session and will not return to open session.

Links to the agenda and Zoom meeting are provided below.

AGENDA:https://bcf50110-daa4-4a38-a317-7ceff52e00e6.filesusr.com/ugd/34806b_524d0ba030db4c4a89c6a8edfd7d6624.pdf
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85321474680; Meeting ID: 853 2147 4680; Phone (Audio Only): 301-715-8592

08/31/2026

REMINDER: TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE
September 18, 19 & 20 - Marina Park & S. Main Street
Details below.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE

Residents and visitors should be aware of the following temporary closures in Port Deposit:

⚓ Marina Park Boat Launch & Fishing Area
Closed September 18–20

🚧 S. Main Street
Closed September 19 from 5:30–10 PM
Closure extends from Oyster Shell Alley to Center Street. Follow detour.

Please plan accordingly and allow extra time when traveling through the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during these temporary closures.

Please share to help spread the word.

08/31/2026

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE

In observance of Labor Day, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Household trash and recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday will be delayed by one day and collected on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

08/27/2026

The 2026 season is coming to a close, but there’s still one last chance to visit the Tome Visitor Center & Turtle Habitat! 🐢

Stop by to explore Port Deposit’s fascinating history and learn more about our beloved mascot, Rhonda.

📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ Noon to 4 p.m.
📍 1200 Rowland Drive, Port Deposit

Help us make the final day of the season one to remember. We hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE REMINDERS
August 27 & August 28, 2026

🏡 2027 PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Interested in improving your property? Submit an application for a Town-funded Property Improvement Grant! Grants of up to $10,000 per property are available for eligible facade, landscape, and streetscape improvements. Applications are DUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 at Noon. More details at https://www.portdeposit.org/grants.

🏴‍☠️PIRATE TAKEOVER POLE DECORATING CONTEST
Interested in bringing some pirate spirit to Downtown Main Street for the annual Port Deposit Pirate Takeover? Apply today to showcase your creativity and compete for a prize! Applications are DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 at Noon. More details at https://www.portdeposit.org/events -takeover.