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About Jacob Downey

Jacob Downey is a contributor to Caught in Dot. He is formerly of The Clock, Plymouth State University's award-winning student newspaper. He enjoys spending time with his two kittens - Gin and Tonic - reading Uncanny X-Men and writing about local government meetings.

Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor

2025-04-22T11:11:39-04:00

To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant history through a series of events, exhibits, special tours, programs, [...]

Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor2025-04-22T11:11:39-04:00

Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City Address

2025-03-20T11:38:12-04:00

After a brief intro from religious leaders and an original score by eighth-grader Mendez Pierre, Mayor Michelle Wu took the stage for her third annual State of The City Address. [...]

Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City Address2025-03-20T11:38:12-04:00

Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close Behind

2025-03-01T10:56:54-05:00

With election day just over 8 months away, Emerson College’s February 27 poll shows incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu with a strong lead of 43%. Her only major current challenger, billionaire [...]

Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close Behind2025-03-01T10:56:54-05:00

Franklin Park Defenders Hold “Standout” Pressing the Attorney General to Protect Their Park

2025-02-28T09:24:11-05:00

Despite the ongoing demolition of White Stadium, opponents have not ceased advocating for the halting of the public-private partnership between City Hall and BOS Nation while a more neighborhood-friendly alternative [...]

Franklin Park Defenders Hold “Standout” Pressing the Attorney General to Protect Their Park2025-02-28T09:24:11-05:00

UPDATE: After a brief closure, JFK Library will be open on Wednesday. Free Admission Temporarily

2025-02-20T10:29:24-05:00

Update: According to a post on social media – the JFK Library will reopen on Wednesday after an abrupt closure on Tuesday afternoon. Admission will be free until further notice [...]

UPDATE: After a brief closure, JFK Library will be open on Wednesday. Free Admission Temporarily2025-02-20T10:29:24-05:00

Fixing Boston’s Zoning Rules: Easier Renovations, Less Red Tape – Boston Planning’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative

2025-01-17T11:37:29-05:00

Zoning in Boston is a nightmare. Upwards of 99% of small-scale residential lots across the city fail to comply with current zoning requirements, leading to a costly and time-consuming variance [...]

Fixing Boston’s Zoning Rules: Easier Renovations, Less Red Tape – Boston Planning’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative2025-01-17T11:37:29-05:00
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