Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell

Brockton to ban camping on public properties in an effort to get rid of homeless encampments
The city of Brockton, Massachusetts is joining Lowell in cracking down on homeless encampments​, sparking calls for compassion for the less fortunate. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
'Taking over our city': Brockton City Council OKs laws cracking down on homeless camps
The Brockton City Council passed new laws against camping and loitering Tuesday. The rules lay down a process for removing encampments of homeless people from public land and impose fines that could result in jail time.
Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell after cities ban outdoor camping
Homeless encampments and tents in public spaces will be removed in both cities. In Brockton, unhoused people could pay fines of $200 per day.
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.
'Criminalization of homelessness': Brockton on brink of new laws against camping, loitering
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center has come out strongly against the laws. Here's what they propose instead, including "managed encampments."
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 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.
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
City councilors in Brockton, Massachusetts, voted to crack down on homeless encampments Tuesday after a heating public meeting. In a 7-to-4 vote, they approved a new ordinance that would fine people camping on public property $200 a day.
Brockton city council approves encampment crackdown
Brockton city councilors on Tuesday voted to approve a crackdown on encampments in the city.If the mayor approves the measure, it<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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