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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.

Councilor Mejia says she will not be participating in budget hearings at Tax Day rally

2026-04-18T14:31:55-04:00

A small crowd gathered outside the Iannella Chamber before the City Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, for Councilor Julia Mejia’s No Taxation Without Representation rally. Although the councilor urged her [...]

Councilor Mejia says she will not be participating in budget hearings at Tax Day rally2026-04-18T14:31:55-04:00

Vigil calls for an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas, a Dorchester neighbor who died while in ICE custody

2026-03-19T14:50:07-04:00

Dorchester resident Emmanuel Damas died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on March 2. His family alleges that an untreated toothache spiraled into a series of more serious [...]

Vigil calls for an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas, a Dorchester neighbor who died while in ICE custody2026-03-19T14:50:07-04:00

“They’re still in the street two weeks later.” Councilor Culpepper debates the future of space savers

2026-03-18T13:57:41-04:00

Space savers are a time-honored tradition in Boston’s rougher winters. The practice serves to mark the spot a neighbor shoveled out and ensure their hard work is not abused by the shoveling-averse. [...]

“They’re still in the street two weeks later.” Councilor Culpepper debates the future of space savers2026-03-18T13:57:41-04:00

Neighbors suggest mobilizing the youth, supporting community clean-up, and following models that work to improve Boston’s snow emergency response

2026-03-08T18:17:49-04:00

Recent snow emergencies have left neighbors less than satisfied with the city’s ability to clear roads. On March 3, the City Council held a hearing to unpack a series of [...]

Neighbors suggest mobilizing the youth, supporting community clean-up, and following models that work to improve Boston’s snow emergency response2026-03-08T18:17:49-04:00

LJ Henriquez and Telma Särkipaju crowned Red Bull Heavy Metal Champions at City Hall Plaza

2026-02-25T18:13:39-05:00

Upwards of 25,000 spectators packed into City Hall Plaza this past weekend to catch Red Bull Heavy Metal, the leading showcase in street snowboarding. Before the largest crowd in the [...]

LJ Henriquez and Telma Särkipaju crowned Red Bull Heavy Metal Champions at City Hall Plaza2026-02-25T18:13:39-05:00

EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull Heavy Metal coats City Hall Plaza in fresh powder ahead of snowboarding competition

2026-02-18T17:03:02-05:00

150 tons of snow were unloaded onto City Hall Plaza Tuesday night to convert the city’s stoic epicenter into a premier extreme winter sports venue perfect for Saturday’s Red Bull Heavy [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull Heavy Metal coats City Hall Plaza in fresh powder ahead of snowboarding competition2026-02-18T17:03:02-05:00

Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations

2026-02-07T11:21:18-05:00

Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order Thursday condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) egregious acts of violence in Minneapolis, including the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex [...]

Wu executive order condemns ICE actions in Minnesota, outlines Boston’s response to any local operations2026-02-07T11:21:18-05:00

“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting

2026-01-30T13:16:45-05:00

The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated presidential election, and has now [...]

“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting2026-01-30T13:16:45-05:00
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