Patch Originals: Beating Cancer; Less School Time; E-Bike Regret

More than a dozen journalists cover Patch sites in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Our local editors this week covered topics including how cancer survivors are raising money for research in the Pan-Mass Challenge, how one school district plans to cut the school day by 50 minutes and why one officials has had it with e-scooters and e-bikes.

Massachusetts

Waltham Resident Confronts Her Fears As A Cancer Survivor

Brittney Tattan admits that she still gets scared. It's a different type of fear than the one the Waltham resident experienced when she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago.

Newton To Cut 50 Minutes From School Day For High Schools: Plan

A three-year process to shift to a later start time for Newton high schools in on track to align reconfigured Newton North and Newton South schedules and create a shorter, more efficient school day.

Market Basket Mismanaged Employees' Investments: Lawsuit

The profit-sharing plan that was part of Market Basket CEO Arthur T. DeMoulas's effort to rally employees around his reinstatement five years ago.

Merrimack Valley Company That Sold Tainted Water Will Close

A Haverhill farm that has been family owned for 117 years will shut down its spring water distribution business.

Norfolk DA Wants Federal Education Grants For Prisoners

Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey joined a group of prosecutors across the country in calling for the restoration of federal education grants for incarcerated students.

Despite Aldermen Push, Mayor May 'Stick To' Brazil St. Decision

Mayor Gail Infurna said she is willing to have further discussions about independent inspection of Brazil Street homes damaged in a massive sewer backup.

New Hampshire

Bills Loosening Residency Requirements For Voting In NH Vetoed

Two bills that sought to rescind and loosen residency requirements when it comes to voting in the state of New Hampshire were vetoed Monday by Gov. Chris Sununu.

Rhode Island

Providence City Councilor Calls For Removal Of E-Scooters, Bikes

The Providence City Council President is calling for an end to rented transportation in his district. President Pro Tempore Michael Correia asked JUMP bike, Bird Scooters and Lime to cease operations.