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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.

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

New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing

2025-10-17T09:41:40-04:00

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, public safety facilities, offices, and other civic [...]

New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing2025-10-17T09:41:40-04:00

Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table

2025-10-14T10:36:01-04:00

The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s food infrastructure. This comes in response to reports that 40,000 residents will [...]

Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table2025-10-14T10:36:01-04:00

Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats

2025-10-16T13:27:04-04:00

Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras at BHA properties in Brighton and the South End. “The [...]

Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats2025-10-16T13:27:04-04:00

City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.

2025-09-15T14:27:27-04:00

It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted ways with top campaign advisers. A reported $5.5 million of [...]

City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.2025-09-15T14:27:27-04:00
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