Letter: Surry should reconsider flood control project

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 27, 2026

The recent rejection by Surry voters of the Carrying Place project on Newbury Neck Road is a short-sighted decision that may have significant consequences for our community. The proposal offered Surry a rare opportunity to address a known infrastructure and public safety concern while taking advantage of substantial federal funding that would have covered the majority of the project’s cost. By turning away this assistance, the town has not eliminated the problem — it has merely postponed it. Unfortunately, delaying action will likely result in higher future costs borne largely by local taxpayers. I hope Surry will reconsider this decision and seize the opportunity to protect our town, our taxpayers, and our future. ~ Philip Roberts, Surry