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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.

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

Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.

2025-11-06T11:35:00-05:00

Election season is finally over. Michelle Wu will officially enter her second term as Mayor of Boston. The progressive Democrat ran on an uncontested ballot following philanthropist Josh Kraft dropping [...]

Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.2025-11-06T11:35:00-05:00

Homegrown Talent Agent Stax Teixeira says Boston’s Arts Scene Is A Bubble About to Burst For The Better

2025-10-27T09:38:55-04:00

When Stax Teixeira graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2024, she had a decision to make. She had a job offer from her dream talent agency in Los Angeles, [...]

Homegrown Talent Agent Stax Teixeira says Boston’s Arts Scene Is A Bubble About to Burst For The Better2025-10-27T09:38:55-04:00
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