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Jules Roscoe
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Writer. Independent journalist. Words @404media.co @wired.com @matternews.bsky.social @motherboard.bsky.social | Something I should know? julesroscoe . news @ gmail | signal: julesaroscoe.07
I mean, it’s definitely local local local news…but it’s actually really interesting! And I’m having a hell of a good time covering it. So if you want to follow drama that has nothing to do with you, give it a read :) 5/5 read.thebostonguardian.com/the-boston-g...
February 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This plan was dropped in people’s laps on Jan 8 with a public comment deadline of Feb 5. Over 230 people showed up to a routine call to ask why the city was “forcing” it through. And there was supposedly no communication about this in city govt. 4/ read.thebostonguardian.com/the-boston-g...
February 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What’s also interesting is that this plan has been in the works for six years, with very different goals. But the guy who came up with this version of it was hired last September, after being ...let go?… by the previous mayor’s administration. 3/ www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/0...
February 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“why should i give a damn?” Well, the plan would let developers build high-rise luxury towers in one of the city’s most historic districts, and there’s been no studies on how that would impact parks, tourism, historic structures, economics, etc etc. 2/ www.bostonplans.org/getattachmen...
February 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I don't post much about this because it's a paper-first news org, but I've been covering some pretty drama-filled news for the Boston Guardian. e.g.:
The city is pausing a new zoning plan after getting over 500 letters of opposition. But it gets better. 1/
read.thebostonguardian.com/the-boston-g...
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM