MEXICO – An open house celebration to say goodbye to Town Manager Joseph Derouche takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Mexico Town Office.

Derouche, a lifelong Mexico resident, is stepping down as town manager at the end of the year. He has served 10 years as town manager, and three years as a selectmen before that.

The celebration will be held in the conference room. Light refreshments will be served.