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A bat tower has been built on the site of the former elementary school De Trime (De Wissel) in Beetsterzwaag. This is the start of the construction of about 24 life-proof homes on this site.

On April 22, the town council made a positive decision on hosting Ukrainian refugees in former school building the Jasker in Nij Beets.

April 25 it rained ribbons all over the Netherlands. Also in Opsterland, four residents received royal honors.

The town council unanimously approved the construction loan for the realization of the new multifunctional center (MFC) on Vlaslaan in Beetsterzwaag.

There is a smoking and firing ban starting April 2 at noon due to an increased risk of wildfires. There is also a ban on burning Easter fires.

Are you a parent of an (almost) adolescent? Then you probably recognize that raising them in this phase is challenging. To support you, we go 'on tour'!

In the coming weeks, the sewers in Opsterland municipality will be cleaned and inspected. We do this to keep the sewers working properly and to protect the environment.

Since the wolf became permanently established in Fryslân, attacks on hobby and farm animals have increased. Therefore, the province and several municipalities are asking in a letter to State Secretary Jean Rummenie for more actionable wolf management.

Last week, Ureterp was all about excitement, action and cooperation during the spectacular Hunting Season event. As many as 128 participants took on the challenge of staying out of the hands of police and enforcement.

The Opsterland Municipal Council voted last night on Feb. 24 on the amount of money needed to proceed with the Ikenhiem flow-through location in Beetsterzwaag.

Residents with a good initiative to improve livability can again apply for grants starting March 17.

The municipality has learned that business owners are being approached for advertisements in the municipal guide. However, the Opsterland municipality does not produce a municipal guide and does not sell advertisements.