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An informational council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber in Beetsterzwaag.

From Thursday, September 17, through Saturday, September 19, the municipality of Opsterland is organizing the Sustainability Days in Beetsterzwaag and Bakkeveen.

This historical bus tour through Opsterland and Ooststellingwerf is now fully booked.

During Opsterland History Day, we cordially invite you to learn more about Opsterland’s past.

Residents with a good initiative to improve the quality of life can apply for a grant again starting September 14.

This week (August 10–16), major maintenance will be performed on the movable bridges in the municipality.

Effective April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., a ban on smoking and open burning will be in effect due to an increased risk of wildfires.

Clerk Laura Meijer is leaving the municipality of Opsterland. She will be taking up a position as clerk at the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.

Owners of historic buildings in Fryslân can take advantage of restoration grant programs this year.

Please report it before October 1, 2026, due to emergency services being busy.

Over the next two years, governments, residents, and other stakeholders will use this funding to jointly investigate which measures are most effective in addressing and preventing foundation damage.

On Thursday, June 25, the town hall will be closed at 3:00 p.m.