Town of Port Deposit

10/30/2025

10/23/2025

FINAL UPDATE - OCTOBER 23, 2025 at 3:15pm
Artesian has notified us that the boil water advisory has been officially lifted. You may now resume normal use of tap water.

We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process.

10/23/2025

October 23, 2025 - PORT DEPOSIT RESIDENTS - Due to the extended time residents may be without normal water service, Mayor Tome has directed that potable water be made available at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, for residents impacted by the water advisory. This service will continue until the issue is resolved. For questions or assistance, please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121.

10/22/2025

Join us for a frightfully fun 🎃 HALLOWEEN NIGHT 🎃, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025!

🍬 TRUNK-OR-TREAT - 5-7pm - Creep on over to the lot across from Town Hall for tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun! Hosted by Water Witch Fire Co. & Town of Port Deposit.

🧟‍♂️ TOWN-WIDE TRICK-OR-TREATING - 6-8pm - Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and roam the streets for some sweet Halloween magic!

Be safe, little ghouls and goblins!
For some safety tips, visit our events page at https://www.portdeposit.org/events.

10/21/2025

BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR PORT DEPOSIT WATER SYSTEM
CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Date: 10-21-2025

Artesian Water Company announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Port Deposit Water system.

Because of a loss of positive pressure in a portion of the water system, a boil water advisory is being issued.

It is recommended that customers boil all water used for cooking, teeth brushing, ice, and drinking until further notice. Customers are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute, which is sufficient to ensure the water is safe to use for consumption. After boiling, please remember to let the water cool before use. Ice which has been made within the past 24 hours should not be consumed or used for drinking. The water may be used for bathing and washing without boiling

Artesian Water Company, Cecil County Environmental Health Department, and the Maryland Department of the Environment are monitoring the water system and will lift or revise this advisory as necessary. The advisory is a precautionary measure and will be lifted after water service and quality are fully restored and water quality tests verify the safety of the water supply. This process may take two days.

For more information, residents should call Artesian Water Company at 1-800-332-5114.

10/21/2025

October 21, 2025 - PORT DEPOSIT RESIDENTS WITHOUT WATER SERVICE - Due to the extended time residents will be without water service, Mayor Tome has directed that potable water be made available at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, for anyone impacted by the shutdown. This service will continue until the outage is resolved. For questions or assistance, please contact Town Hall at 410.378.2121.

10/21/2025

UPDATE:
Due to issues found with the scheduled maintenance, water service will not be available until around 4:00 p.m. today.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:
We have confirmed with Artesian that, due to rain, the scheduled maintenance has been postponed to Monday, October 20. A temporary interruption of water service is expected from 9:00 p.m. on Monday until 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

10/20/2025

IMPORTANT REMINDER: WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION TONIGHT, OCTOBER 20
Artesian will be performing scheduled scheduled system maintenance tonight, which will require a temporary water service interruption from 9pm to 3am.
When service is restored in the morning, please flush your plumbing with cold water for 5 minutes before use. Avoid using hot water during this time as doing so may cause discolored water to enter your hot water heater.

10/17/2025

The Council's work session meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

10/16/2025

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:
We have confirmed with Artesian that, due to rain, the scheduled maintenance has been postponed to Monday, October 20. A temporary interruption of water service is expected from 9:00 p.m. on Monday until 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

10/13/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
https://www.portdeposit.org/employment-volunteer/

10/13/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Port Deposit Announces New Sign at Little Free Library

Port Deposit, Maryland — October 13, 2025 — The Town of Port Deposit is pleased to announce the installation of a new, beautifully designed sign at the Little Free Library, located at the corner of Center Street and 7 North Main Street near the entrance to the municipal parking lot.

Thanks to the leadership of Councilman Dan Berlin and collaboration with local artist Jessica Kehl, the Little Free Library now features a unique, handcrafted sign that adds charm and local artistic flair to this community spot.

Jessica Kehl, a talented Port Deposit artist, is also known for her work on the Railroad Wall Mural Project at the Dog Park and the sign for the Pocket Rock Park in parking lot 2 — a colorful and inspiring mural and sign that celebrates the town’s history and creative spirit. Her new sign continues her mission of bringing beauty and storytelling into public spaces throughout Port Deposit.

The Port Deposit Little Free Library is an official registered member of Little Free Library®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access worldwide through a network of volunteer-led book-sharing boxes. Our library serves as a vibrant symbol of Port Deposit’s commitment to creativity, literacy, and connection.

“We’re thrilled to showcase another piece of Jessica’s artistry in our town,” said Mayor Tome, Jr. “We also want to thank Councilman Berlin for his commitment to fostering literacy and local art initiatives that make Port Deposit such a special place to live.”

Residents are encouraged to stop by, admire the new sign, and take or leave a book at the Little Free Library — a small but meaningful reminder that community thrives when we share together.

For more information, please contact:
Town Administrator Vicky Rinkerman
Email: vrinkerman@portdeposit.org
Website: www.portdeposit.org
Phone: 410.378.2121