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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.

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

Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization

2026-01-23T15:49:32-05:00

District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata and a [...]

Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization2026-01-23T15:49:32-05:00

New District 7 Councilor Culpepper talks his election, goals, and first weeks in City Hall

2026-01-22T07:54:43-05:00

District 7 has been without representation since last July, following the indictment of former councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson on criminal charges. The race to represent the neighborhoods of Fenway, Roxbury, [...]

New District 7 Councilor Culpepper talks his election, goals, and first weeks in City Hall2026-01-22T07:54:43-05:00

Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations

2026-01-14T16:54:00-05:00

After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. “As Boston continues to change, [...]

Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations2026-01-14T16:54:00-05:00

Marijuana regulation, public records, and rent stabilization certified for 2026 midterm ballot

2026-01-13T13:34:29-05:00

With the midterms only ten months away, a total of 12 ballot measures have been approved by Secretary of State William Galvin to appear on the ballot.  “An Act to [...]

Marijuana regulation, public records, and rent stabilization certified for 2026 midterm ballot2026-01-13T13:34:29-05:00

Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address

2026-01-06T16:50:54-05:00

Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 on the campaign trail defending her office from millionaire philanthropist [...]

Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address2026-01-06T16:50:54-05:00

In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata

2026-01-05T16:48:48-05:00

Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. “I came to the role of City Councillor as someone [...]

In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata2026-01-05T16:48:48-05:00

New athletic fields, play areas, and resilience berm planned for Moakley Park redevelopment

2025-11-21T09:58:04-05:00

The Resilient Moakley Park project will comprehensively overhaul the 60-acre park to ensure environmental resilience against both urban heat and stormwater, while also enhancing the park’s recreational and public health [...]

New athletic fields, play areas, and resilience berm planned for Moakley Park redevelopment2025-11-21T09:58:04-05:00
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