New mayor shares insights after 100 days of connecting with Wierden's community
Mayor Nick Hubers reflects on his first 100 days in office, highlighting community engagement, local initiatives, and the importance of neighborliness. Residents can expect continued focus on visibility, listening, and collaboration to enhance livability in Wierden.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Nick Hubers |
| Time in Office | 100 days |
| Focus | Community engagement, local initiatives, and collaboration |
| Municipality | Wierden (including Enter, Hoge Hexel, Notter, Rectum, Ypelo, Zuna) |
| Key Engagements | Residents, entrepreneurs, volunteers, associations, and social orgs |
| Notable Events | 60th and 65th wedding anniversaries, 102-year-old resident |
| Business Networks Visited | JOE (Young Entrepreneurial Enter) |
| Volunteer Groups Highlighted | Orange Committees, fire brigade, Historical Circle Wederden |
| Upcoming Move | Mid-April to Wierden |
| Future Plans | Continued visibility, listening, and building a connected municipality |
The mayor of Wierden serves as the local government's executive leader, responsible for fostering community engagement, representing municipal interests, and ensuring effective collaboration between residents, businesses, and local organizations. This role is pivotal in shaping policies and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the municipality.
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Mayor Nick Hubers reflects on the first 100 days in office
Mayor Nick Hubers has been in office for 100 days. During this initial period, the focus was on getting to know the community: residents, entrepreneurs, associations, and everything that makes our municipality so special.
In a personal letter, he looks back on these first months and shares what has stood out to him. He has also recorded a video message in which he gladly shares his experiences and impressions with you.
The Connection with Nick: 100 days of getting to know the community
Dear residents,
How time flies. Today marks 100 days since I became your mayor. A perfect moment to look back on a period in which one thing was central: getting to know the community. Or, as I put it during my installation: The Connection with Nick.
Soon, around mid-April, I will also move to our beautiful municipality. Although I have felt welcome from day one, Wierden will then truly become my home—a prospect I look forward to.
Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many people: residents, volunteers, entrepreneurs, associations, and social organizations. Everywhere, I was warmly received and gained a good understanding of what matters to people. This included joyful occasions such as 60th and 65th wedding anniversaries and an energetic 102-year-old, but unfortunately also sad events.
I got to know the business networks in Wierden and Enter, including JOE (Young Entrepreneurial Enter), and visited various companies. It was inspiring to see how strong entrepreneurship is here and how deeply people are involved in the community. This certainly applies to our agricultural sector, where passion for farming extends far beyond the farm itself.
I also saw this involvement in our villages and hamlets. At Plaatselijk Belang Hoge Hexel and Enterbroek, and during visits to the community center in Hoge Hexel and Akkerhus. Places where volunteers work tirelessly to maintain livability. Initiatives by residents themselves that strengthen community spirit. At the Historical Circle Wederden and Enters Erfgoed, I saw how important it is to keep our history alive—something to be proud of.
But ultimately, it’s all about the people. The many conversations—planned and spontaneous—make this first period particularly valuable. Like a wonderful visit to Edo and Frédérique in De Huurne. Encounters that show what being mayor is about: listening, connecting, and being present.
Also notable was the introduction to the Orange Committees and the joint 25-kilometer walk in Hoge Hexel. As well as the warm contact with our fire brigade in Wierden and Enter. It’s impressive how much dedication these volunteers show for our safety.
What strikes me most, perhaps, is the involvement of our residents in their villages and hamlets. Looking out for one another is second nature here. Neighborliness is alive every day. Something to cherish.
Within the municipal administration, I also experience a pleasant collaboration with the council, board, and organization. After the municipal elections, I have every confidence that together we will continue building a stable government for all our residents.
In the time ahead, I will continue working on our connection. By being visible, listening, and building together a municipality where it’s pleasant to live, work, and thrive.
I hope to meet you often. On the street, at an association, at a business, or simply around the kitchen table. My invitation remains: take me through Enter, Hoge Hexel, Notter, Rectum, Wierden, Ypelo, and Zuna, and show me what concerns you and what you’re proud of.
See you soon in our beautiful municipality!
Kind regards,
Nick Hubers
Mayor