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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.

MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.

2026-07-16T10:10:40-04:00

More than 4,000 registered nurses and 450 Home Care clinicians have returned to work this week after the largest nursing strike in Massachusetts history. Although both groups have returned to [...]

MNA returns to work after historic strike. Union leaders call on MGB to return to the bargaining table in good faith.2026-07-16T10:10:40-04:00

City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer

2026-07-10T21:53:10-04:00

The City Council endorsed a State Senate bill allowing municipalities to opt in to maintain extended last call hours and social districts through the end of August. Sponsored by senators Barry [...]

City Council Endorses Effort to Keep Later Last Call and Social Districts Through the Summer2026-07-10T21:53:10-04:00

Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting

2026-07-10T07:28:44-04:00

Following multiple shootings over the holiday weekend, Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn are calling for an immediate briefing from the Mayor, Police Commissioner, and public safety officials on Boston’s [...]

Council calls for briefing on Boston Summer Safety Plan amidst high profile crimes and holiday weekend shooting2026-07-10T07:28:44-04:00

Council condemns SCOTUS termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian residents

2026-07-10T07:23:49-04:00

The City Council voiced unanimous condemnation of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)’s decision to terminate Temporary Protective Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants In a six-to-three decision, SCOTUS [...]

Council condemns SCOTUS termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian residents2026-07-10T07:23:49-04:00

MBTA announces free evening rides, expanded services, and safety protocols ahead of Independence Day celebrations

2026-06-30T09:57:54-04:00

With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service after 8:30 p.m. on July [...]

MBTA announces free evening rides, expanded services, and safety protocols ahead of Independence Day celebrations2026-06-30T09:57:54-04:00

Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars

2026-06-26T13:18:38-04:00

Councilor Brian Worrell has proposed a new Home Rule Petition to permanently extend the hours during which bars and restaurants can serve alcohol to 3 a.m. The energy of World [...]

Council considers keeping the party going with permanent 3.a.m. last call for local bars2026-06-26T13:18:38-04:00

Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal

2026-06-18T18:24:10-04:00

Budget season is almost over. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Michelle Wu returned an updated Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the City Council, accepting all the body’s amendments except a $1.4 [...]

Wu reverses City Council cuts to Transportation Department personnel in amended $4.9 billion budget proposal2026-06-18T18:24:10-04:00
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