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Town warned to reject FEMA award for Newbury Neck Road despite federal approvals
Summary
The Select Board noted that while Congress and the Army Corps have approved a $2.928 million storm evacuation project for Newbury Neck Road, town voters previously rejected accepting FEMA funds; when the FEMA award letter arrives (expected in 30–60 days), the town must formally reject it.
The Select Board on May 6 discussed the status of a $2.928 million storm evacuation project for Newbury Neck Road that has received congressional approval and Army Corps permitting, but which the town cannot accept because of a prior town vote.
Board members said the Army Corps of Engineers has approved the necessary permitting and the House of Representatives approved the project funding. However, the board noted that when the FEMA award letter is delivered to Surry — anticipated within 30 to 60 days — the town must formally reject the funding because voters previously voted against accepting the award.
Pat Kane summarized the procedural constraint and advised the board that rejecting the award will be an administrative step consistent with the town vote; the board did not discuss alternative funding paths at the meeting.
The Select Board did not take further action on the project at the May 6 meeting but flagged the item so staff can track the FEMA award letter arrival and complete the required administrative response.
