EASTHAMPTON — In a relatively short meeting March 4, the Easthampton City Council transferred money for legal fees and received a few short updates from Mayor Salem Derby.

HOLYOKE — The World War II siren that many residents have become accustomed to hearing every Friday for decades at noon may soon blare again after two City Councilors filed an order to the Ordinance Subcommittee that would amend city ordinances to allow the siren to sound.

CHICOPEE — The Anna E Barry Elementary School project officially moves to the schematic design phase after the Massachusetts School Building Authority met on Feb. 25.

EASTHAMPTON — As a way to combat the home stretch of the winter season, Gigantic Bar has created a tropical-style setting that allows bar patrons to “Escape the Northeast” when they enter its doors.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee received an update from Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach and the news for this school year is disappointing, while the long-term outlook was grim.

SOUTH HADLEY — The Selectboard officially approved language for its April 14 town election ballot, which will ask residents to consider a Proposition 2 ½ override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.

CHICOPEE — The City Council and residents voiced their opinions about two hot-button committee reports that ultimately yielded mixed results during the City Council meeting on March 3.

NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 play development series is underway, giving playwrights the opportunity to receive direct feedback on their ongoing work from theater players and fans.

EAST LONGMEADOW — At the East Longmeadow School Committee meeting on March 2, Mountain View School, Mapleshade Elementary School and Meadowbrook Elementary School presented their mid-year status reports.

SOUTHWICK — The Planning Board closed a public hearing on a request by the owner of Gem Marina at 141 Congamond Road asking it to modify its special permit to allow it to convert four of its transient-use boat slips, which now total 16, to increase the number of long-term slip rentals to 28.