Description: Interview with new Boston Finance Commission (FinCom) chair, lawyer Jeffrey Lambert. His job is to do studies in city finances to save taxpayers money by uncovering inefficiencies and improprieties. He wants to keep his research as apolitical as possible. Three flags fly over City Hall: US, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1977
Description: Acting superintendent Joseph McDonough tells City Council that School Department needs more money. Thomas Menino says they must live within their means. Albert O'Neil, Bruce Bolling, Rosaria Salerno, Michael McCormack in council chamber.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/06/1990
Description: "Leader: "P1 Fincom School Plan #6701 12/5"; Interview with a man (Mr. Fine) about under utilized schools and over populated schools and the need to balance them. Reporter Jim Boyd questions him about a Financial Committee recommendation that the City of Boston should close 7 schools. Silent b-roll of elementary school children in the classroom."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/05/1973
Description: EPA announces huge potential fines for non- compliance with harbor cleanup schedule. MWRA vows to keep up with deadlines for improved sewage treatment. Michael Deland, James Hoyte, Paul Levy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/16/1987
Description: "Leader: "P1 Finish Imbalance Plan #7163 1-30-74"; Silent b-roll of students in and outside of South Boston High School, interview b-roll, students in art class. Mary McKay reporter stand up in front of school about efforts to sell the Imbalance plan to parents. Interviewed with a man who supports the plan, but has concerns. Interview with a woman against the racial imbalance law. Followed by cuts with more b-roll of students, school, interviews, and reporter outtakes."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 01/30/1974
Description: Gerhard Finkenbeiner describes his craft of making glass bells.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/24/1987
Description: Boston mayoral candidate David Finnegan speaks outside Faneuil Hall in opposition to low property taxes paid by developer of Quincy Market pursuant to deal made with city. He compares the tax rates paid by Faneuil Hall and Milton Street in Dorchester.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/23/1979
Description: Auditor John Finnegan claims state hires too many consultants. B-roll of meter maids, parking meter. Governor Michael Dukakis, traffic commissioner John Vitagliano.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/09/1986
Description: Boston mayoral candidate David Finnegan discusses his position on housing issues: linkage and developer contributions, rehabilitation, abandoned buildings, new rental units, and preserving character of the neighborhoods.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/12/1983
Description: House Ways and Means chair Thomas Finneran says drastic cuts in state spending are inevitable. He will present very lean budget. Even once untouchable programs such as Medicaid will be vulnerable.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/16/1991