OSSIPEE — A series of public meetings are being held starting today regarding changes to Carroll County Blue Loon Transit service.
The meeting agenda will provide an understanding of the Blue Loon transit services, reasons for the public meeting, a review of the proposed schedule with explanations on why some changes are necessary, and gathering public input and comments.
The first meeting will be held today at 12:30 p.m. at Ossipee Concerned Citizens, 3 Dore St, Center Ossipee.
On Wednesday a meeting will get underway at 11:45 a.m. at the Moultonborough Lion's Club, 139 Old Route 109 and another meeting will follow at 5 p.m. at the Albany Town Hall, 1972 Route 16, Albany.
On Wednesday, May 29 at 1 p.m. the final meeting will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, Wolfeboro.
For further information contact Beverly Raymond or Brenda Gagne toll free at 1-888-997-2020.

MOULTONBOROUGH– The Moultonborough United Methodist Women have received a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council to host the program 'Exemplary Country Estates of New Hampshire'.
This talk will be presented by Cristina Ashjian on Thursday, May 23, at 7 PM at the Moultonborough Public Library, and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the program.
In the early 20th century, the New Hampshire Board of Agriculture launched a drive to boost the rural economy and promote tourism through the sale of abandoned farms to summer residents. After introducing the country house movement, Ashjian focuses attention on some of the great country estates featured in the state's promotional "New Hampshire Farms for Summer Homes" publication between 1902 and 1913.
Using historic images and texts, Ashjian discusses well-known estates now open to the public such as The Fells on Lake Sunapee, The Rocks in Bethlehem, and Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish. The presentation will explore the architecture and scope of various country houses, and examine the fate of significant private estates showcased in the state literature.
Ashjian will also discuss Moultonborough properties featured in "New Hampshire Farms for Summer Homes," including Roxmont, Sheridan Farm, and Kona Farm.
Ashjian is an art historian and independent scholar based in Moultonborough, where she is presently the chair of the Moultonborough Heritage Commission. She holds an MA in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London and a PhD in Modern Art and Architecture from Northwestern University.
The host organization, the Moultonborough United Methodist Women, founded in 1840, promotes and participates in programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world through a creative and supportive fellowship.

MEREDITH — Amderican Legion Post #33 Commander Bob Kennelly has issued a request for more cars and military vehicles to take part in the annual Memorial Day services in this community on Monday, May 27.
''We are getting older and a lot of us now need a ride,'' said Kennelly,noting that many of the veterans taking part are in their 70s.
He announced the following schedule for Memorial Day.
— 8 a.m., Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center, with service by Rev. Robert Lemieux.
— 9 a.m., Meredith Village Cemetery, Rte. 3, with service by Rev. Dennis Audet.
— 9:30 a.m., assemble at Post 33 parking lot on Plymouth Street.
— 9:50 a.m., parade to library starts at Post 33.
— 10 a.m., ceremony at library with service, (no rifle firing).
— 10:15 a.m., ceremont at Swazey Cemetery, Lang Street, with service by Post 33 Chaplain Henry Hall.
— 10:30 a.m., Hesky Park Bandstand, with service by Rev. Russell Rowland.
— 10:45 a.m., POW/MIA Memorial with speech by Bob Jones.
— 11 a.m., Back to Post #33 for ice cream for scouts and lunch.
Honor Guard Band and members then go to Center Harbor for parade and ceremonies in that community.