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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.

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

By |2026-05-08T07:52:32-04:00May 8th, 2026|News|

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 [...]

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

By |2026-04-23T12:56:37-04:00April 23rd, 2026|News|

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 [...]

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Council to consider banning E-Bikes and Mopeds from food delivery apps. “It makes me feel like I cannot raise my children in my own neighborhood,”

By |2026-04-07T19:20:32-04:00April 7th, 2026|News|

The City Council held a hearing on Tuesday while considering banning e-bike and moped riders from food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. “These large, big tech, third-party food [...]

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