The waste management company Meerlanden has begun excavating test trenches in Heemstede to determine suitable locations for new underground waste containers. This investigation is being conducted on behalf of the municipality to improve local waste disposal infrastructure.
Mayor Jos Wienen has awarded the Heldenpenning to Vera Rebel for saving a man from the Schotersingel in Haarlem on August 22, 2025. Rebel jumped into the water and brought the victim to safety after noticing him struggling, an act of courage recognized by local authorities.
Wendy Verkleij has been appointed as the acting mayor of Beverwijk. She will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding the outgoing mayor, Martijn Smit.
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increase in burglaries targeting fire stations, where criminals specifically seek specialist rescue equipment.
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construction, tree felling, and traffic management.
The municipality of Bloemendaal is urging developers to submit housing projects by September 2nd to ensure timely grid capacity requests from Liander. This initiative targets all projects expected to be completed by 2036 to manage current power grid limitations.