QAC Works to Reduce Flood Insurance Premiums
Queen Anne’s County has begun an application process that could save homeowners and businesses 10 percent on their flood insurance premiums. Todd Mohn, director of public works, said that the county has about 2,300 homes and buildings which pay about $1,383,000 annually in flood insurance premiums. “Flood insurance is made available to property owners through […]
READ MOREThe Likely Implications of an Improved US 301 in Queen Anne’s County
US 301 Improvements will Likely be Significant in Queen Anne’s County Improvements currently being rendered to US 301 in Delaware will remove historical bottlenecks while supplying an expressway-quality thoroughfare stretching from I-95 in Delaware through Queen Anne’s County. For county stakeholders, the question becomes “What opportunities and challenges does this create for Queen Anne’s County […]
READ MORERetiring Judge Joseph V. DiPietro Honored
Retiring Queen Anne’s County’s Orphans’ Court Chief Judge Joseph V. DiPietro, center, was recognized by the county commissioners and many of his peers, Tuesday during the October 9, commission meeting. Judge DiPietro was elected in 2002 and was re-elected four times to the Orphans’ Court. He will retire at the end of this year. He […]
READ MORECitizens Can Help with Updating Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters, according to FEMA. It is most effective when implemented under a comprehensive, long-term mitigation plan. Governments engage in hazard mitigation planning to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters, and develop long-term strategies for protecting people […]
READ MORERoof Repair to County Office Building to Begin in October
Beginning in October, work will begin on the roof of the Queen Anne’s County Office Building at 110 Vincit Street, Centreville, to replace materials which have not performed in accordance with the approved architectural specifications. The building will remain open throughout the construction and disruption will be limited primarily to sequenced entrance closures. Visitors are […]
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