Jacob Downey, Author at Caught In Charlestown

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.

Charlestown Development Watch: Charlestown’s Building 108 in the Navy Yard.

Charlestown Development Watch: Charlestown’s Building 108 in the Navy Yard.

Jacob Downey2025-07-01T13:05:28-04:00

Charlestown’s Building 108 has been planned for demolition and redevelopment since 2021. The new facility is slated to feature a biomedical office, 78,370 square feet of dedicated research and development [...]

Charlestown Development Watch: Charlestown’s Building 108 in the Navy Yard.Jacob Downey2025-07-01T13:05:28-04:00

Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum

Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum

Jacob Downey2025-05-17T11:52:32-04:00

Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. However, many have called for an [...]

Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral ForumJacob Downey2025-05-17T11:52:32-04:00

Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor

Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor

Jacob Downey2025-04-22T10:59:12-04:00

To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant history through a series of events, exhibits, special tours, programs, [...]

Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston HarborJacob Downey2025-04-22T10:59:12-04:00

Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City Address

Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City Address

Jacob Downey2025-03-20T11:37:06-04:00

After a brief intro from religious leaders and an original score by eighth-grader Mendez Pierre, Mayor Michelle Wu took the stage for her third annual State of The City Address. [...]

Wu Claps Back At Capitol Hill “Bullies” With New Quality of Life Policies at State of City AddressJacob Downey2025-03-20T11:37:06-04:00

Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close Behind

Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close Behind

Jacob Downey2025-03-01T10:55:31-05:00

With election day just over 8 months away, Emerson College’s February 27 poll shows incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu with a strong lead of 43%. Her only major current challenger, billionaire [...]

Wu Leads Kraft in Emerson College’s February Poll with ‘Unsure’ and ‘Neither Candidate’ Close BehindJacob Downey2025-03-01T10:55:31-05:00

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