Claremont — The public is invited to meet the new city manager, Ryan McNutt, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the community center on South Street.

Also on hand will be interim city manager, Pat McQueen, who will serve this month before McNutt starts in February.

McNutt comes from Fitchburg, Mass., and has been the town administrator in nearby Lancaster, Mass., since August 2014. He replaces Guy Santagate, who was hired in August 2001 and retired on Dec. 31.

McNutt previously was director of housing for three years in Fitchburg.