HOLYOKE — Days after a cybersecurity breach caused Springfield Public Schools to shut down the week after Labor Day, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia announced that the city has secured cyber liability insurance.

EASTHAMPTON — For the third straight year, QueerCore Fest returns for what organizers say is its most vibrant celebration of queer, trans, gender-diverse and femme voices, as well as artists of diverse ethnic and racial heritage.

HOLYOKE — Each Holyoke fire station hosted a ceremony in observance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy and other elected officials participated in the observance at the Fire Department Headquarters at 600 High St.

CHICOPEE — Members of the Chicopee Fire and Police departments, as well as the community, gathered at the Public Safety Complex to honor and remember the lives lost during the devastating terrorist attacks that took place on 9/11.

EASTHAMPTON — At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee and superintendent laid out goals for the school year and introduced two new assistant principals.

EASTHAMPTON — The city honored the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 with its annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Easthampton Public Safety Complex on Friday.

SOUTH HADLEY — After a failed override vote on primary election night, the Selectboard and School Committee each met to discuss thoughts and ramifications.

SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items.

AGAWAM — Devin Soucy is passionate about public service. One day, the Agawam High School senior plans to run for elected office.

SOUTHWICK — After WGI Inc. realized it couldn’t meet the requirements of the town’s major development bylaw, which are triggered for any new building over 60,000 square feet, it found a way around it.