Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell

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.
Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor camping
Tents in public spaces will be removed, and in Brockton, unhoused people could pay fines of $200 per day. The post Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor camping appeared first on Boston.
'Taking over our city': Brockton City Council OKs laws cracking down on homeless camps
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.
Lowell and Brockton city councils ban camping in public spaces
The new rules reflect how city leaders are attempting to crackdown on homeless encampments after complaints about public safety.
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.
Brockton enacts $200-a-day fine for homeless encampments
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