Epsom will hold a special town vote on updating its floodplain maps.
Residents who cast their ballots on Tuesday, Dec. 2, will decide whether or not to adopt an amendment to bring Epsom into compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program’s regulations.
The town must adopt the proposed changes, which consist of adding clarifying language and definitions, in order to be covered under the flood insurance program.
“It’s to keep us current so that we continue to qualify,” said Chair of the Board of Selectmen Virginia Drew.
Since new floodplain maps will go into effect on Jan. 23, 2026, the time frame to make the necessary change ends before town meeting in March, which is why the town has to hold a special vote. The flood plain management ordinance will be the only item on the ballot.
The changes made at the town level are “more of a technicality” than anything else, Drew said.
The vote will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Epsom Public Library.
This story has been updated to reflect the correct day of the week of the vote.