SPRINGFIELD — Communities around the country have been grappling with the role of cameras on city streets. While most of the conversation in recent months has focused on license plate reader cameras, the Springfield City Council is considering whether to support a state law that would allow cities and towns to install automatic traffic cameras.

HOLYOKE — The starting line at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir is officially set for the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Road Race and 1.5-Mile Walk, an annual team up between the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to fight domestic violence.

NORTHAMPTON — In a world where life never slows down, two local artists are looking to capture people’s attention spans with a unique take on the typical art festival.

LONGMEADOW — The Friends of Storrs Library is officially bringing back its “Homes Through the Centuries” self-guided walking tour on Oct. 4, where attendees will have the chance to explore and take an intimate look at six Longmeadow homes that span across generations.

HOLYOKE — Holyoke High Schools may add an extra layer of security after Mayor Joshua Garcia proposed that the school administration explore options for installing permanent metal detectors at both high schools.

SPRINGFIELD — Blue and red lights danced on the dark water of the Connecticut River on the evening of Sept. 11.

NORTHAMPTON — Jazz will once again engulf the streets of downtown Northampton as the Northampton Jazz Festival returns Sept. 25 and 26, bringing 80 musicians to 17 venues for its 15th annual event.

AGAWAM — Scammers lost a tool used to target Agawam residents when the City Council voted on Sept. 8 to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in the city. It also temporarily blocked data centers and strengthened the consequences for violating the city’s e-bike ordinance.

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield has operated its casino in the heart of downtown since 2018, but just over seven years later, the relationship has become so strained that the city has filed a lawsuit to address its grievances.

CHESTER — The Chester Railway Station Museum will participate in the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership’s second annual Watershed Week Sept. 19-27.