Mayor Vivian Jones and the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners are inviting area residents to meet the new town manager, Kip Padgett, during a July 21 reception. The occasion is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the second floor lobby of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Padgett began his new duties July 6. He succeeds longtime manager Mark Williams who retired in April.
Light refreshments will be served, and the reception is open to the public.
Following the reception the board of commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m.