Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor camping
People experiencing homelessness will no longer be able to pitch their tents in public green spaces in Brockton and Lowell after city council votes Tuesday night. The Brockton City Council passed a ban on camping on public property 7-4 Tuesday night.
Brockton City Council votes to ban camping on public property, with $200-a-day fines
The Brockton City Council on Tuesday voted 7-4 to ban camping on public property and take down homeless encampments.
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Protesters packed city hall to oppose the new rules that impose fines for loitering and illegal camping that could lead to jail time.
Brockton passes ban on public sleeping, camping to address homelessness
The new ordinance makes it illegal to sleep on any public property or to camp in or around any street, sidewalk, park or bridge. Those who violate the law could face hundreds of dollars in fines and be issued a criminal complaint.
Brockton city councilors pass ordinances to fine for homeless encampments, loitering
Fines could soon be issued for homeless people living in encampments or loitering in the city of Brockton after two ordinances passed City Hall Tuesday night.
Ordinance bans camping on public land in Mass. city
City councilors voted 7-4 to ban camping on public property and approve fines for violations. The ordinance establishes a $200 per day fine for anyone caught breaking the rule. The second ordinance bans loitering in public places.
Proposed Brockton ban targeting homelessness may be most stringent yet
The ordinance comes as a response to the growing number of homeless people in Brockton, who often sleep or camp in the city's largest park.
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