ANSON — The town will host a reception for longtime selectman Darrol Bartlett at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Hall.

The gathering is open to anyone who wants to thank Bartlett for serving 14 years on the board, according to Bob Worthley, administrative assistant to selectmen.

The reception will run for the hour prior to the 7 p.m. selectmen’s meeting and will include coffee and cake.