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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.

Eight arrested in City Hall while protesting youth job cuts in Wu’s budge

2026-06-11T16:54:25-04:00

Eight were arrested Wednesday after a protest in the Iannella Chamber during the City Council’s final vote on Mayor Michelle Wu’s $4.9 billion budget. The demonstrators were affiliated with Youth [...]

Eight arrested in City Hall while protesting youth job cuts in Wu’s budge2026-06-11T16:54:25-04:00

Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan

2026-05-29T12:43:43-04:00

Roughly 200 residents from more than 20 community groups marched on City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council reject Mayor Michelle Wu’s 4.9 billion spending plan, the tightest [...]

Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan2026-05-29T12:43:43-04:00

City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs

2026-05-21T11:31:38-04:00

The Boston City Council rejected a resolution Wednesday that would rescind the approved salary increase package for elected officials. The resolution’s sponsors, Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, urged the [...]

City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs2026-05-21T11:31:38-04:00

“We refuse to let our digital rights be dismantled.” City Council opposes state social media ban.

2026-05-14T15:07:35-04:00

The City Council voiced unanimous opposition to a Massachusetts State Legislature bill that would prohibit users under 16 from using social media. The bill would also require social media companies [...]

“We refuse to let our digital rights be dismantled.” City Council opposes state social media ban.2026-05-14T15:07:35-04:00

Council resolution supporting a committee to advocate for young people will not create a committee to advocate for young people.

2026-05-08T08:00:54-04:00

Outside our world-renowned colleges, Boston is not a great place for young residents. Rent is high, job prospects are limited, and happy hour is still somehow illegal. To address the [...]

Council resolution supporting a committee to advocate for young people will not create a committee to advocate for young people.2026-05-08T08:00:54-04:00

‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.

2026-04-23T13:10:54-04:00

A few dozen frustrated neighbors from across the city gathered before the City Council on Wednesday to speak out about delays and funding losses for major infrastructure projects, including safety [...]

‘Stalled projects, withheld updates, and communities left in the dark.’ Residents demand answers on paused street safety improvements.2026-04-23T13:10:54-04:00

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

2026-04-18T14:36:12-04:00

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 rally2026-04-18T14:36:12-04:00

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

2026-03-08T18:19:52-04:00

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 response2026-03-08T18:19:52-04:00
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