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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.

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

2026-01-13T13:38:21-05:00

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 ballot2026-01-13T13:38:21-05:00

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

2026-01-06T16:56:11-05:00

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 Address2026-01-06T16:56:11-05:00

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

2026-01-05T16:23:21-05:00

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 Zapata2026-01-05T16:23:21-05:00

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

2025-11-05T07:33:34-05:00

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.2025-11-05T07:33:34-05:00

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

2025-10-17T09:42:59-04:00

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 housing2025-10-17T09:42:59-04:00

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

2025-10-16T13:23:37-04:00

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 table2025-10-16T13:23:37-04:00

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

2025-10-16T13:24:11-04:00

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 Rats2025-10-16T13:24:11-04:00
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