Description: Archeologists dig in Charlestown, searching for colonial artifacts before depression of Central Artery erases any trace of past. They find crockery and demolition rubble from 19th century building.
Description: Smiling seniors in tuxedos and evening gowns go to the Charlestown High School prom. Satin, lace, sequins, high heels. Student proposes marriage to his girlfriend, carrying on a family tradition.
Description: Roxbury has few bank branches so residents use check-cashing stores for convenience even though large service fee is deducted. Blue Hill Avenue and Dudley Street signs. Rep. James Brett.
Description: What can be done about paltry public education funding in Chelsea, the state's smallest and nearly poorest city? Mayor James Mitchell, Gerard Indelicato. Chelsea City Hall, classroom, triple deckers, Tobin Bridge. Picketing teachers.
Description: Mayor John Brennan, Jr. explains Chelsea's economic plight requiring layoffs of teachers, police, firefighters. Voters failed to override Prop 2 1/2 despite the dire straits. Triple deckers. Tobin Bridge.
Description: Chelsea teacher explains his commitment to working in a poor school system, and why he objects to BU's plan to manage that system. Middle school students in classroom and corridors.
Description: Chelsea Mayor John Brennan Jr. is faced with serious fiscal problem and will have to lay off many city employees and cut services. City Hall, library, fire department, municipal offices.