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On March 30, the municipality of Opsterland is hosting a “Buurthappie” at the Langezwaag community center. While enjoying a free hot meal, residents of Langezwaag can catch up with neighbors and fellow villagers.

The first ljipaai of the municipality of Opsterland was found early Monday morning by Henner de Vries (52) from Noardburgum. He made the discovery on a plot of land near Nij Beets.

On March 10, the municipality of Opsterland closed a warehouse in Hemrik in connection with a drug offense. Hard drugs were found in the building on February 20. The building will be closed for 12 months.

The municipality of Opsterland will continue to oppose gas extraction in Fryslân, particularly in the vulnerable peat meadow area.

Students from the BHS in Gorredijk are organizing an election debate on March 5.

Soil investigations in Bakkeveen, Wijnjewoude, and Hemrik by Liander for network reinforcement.

Starting in 2026, as an electric car owner, you can earn money when you charge at home.

Our municipality recently organized a shipment of relief supplies for Ukraine. These supplies have now arrived safely in Nedryhayliv and Sumy.

There was a high turnout on February 14 during the behind-the-scenes tour of the Ikenhiem transit location. The regional transit location will soon offer 80 status holders temporary housing before they move to their permanent rental homes in the region.

The municipality of Opsterland is making it easier for residents to get to know all the candidates for the municipal elections on March 18, 2026.

Residents with a good initiative to improve quality of life can apply for subsidies again starting March 16.

The municipal council will meet on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber of the town hall in Beetsterzwaag. You are welcome to attend.