Homeless encampment ban coming to Brockton leads some to call for compassion
The city of Brockton, Massachusetts is joining Lowell in cracking down on homeless encampments​, sparking calls for compassion for the less fortunate.
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 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.
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 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
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.
'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 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.
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This house-hacking trick is about to become legal in Brockton. What it could mean for you
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‘We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness’: Advocates blast Brockton, Lowell camping bans
The city councils in Brockton and Lowell each adopted prohibitions on unauthorized camping on public property Tuesday ...
Jennifer Fay of Brockton featured on unsolved homicide playing card
The state police featured a playing card on social media on Thursday with the unsolved case of a Brockton victim.
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Ordinance bans camping on public land in Brockton, Massachusetts
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Brockton City Council votes to ban homeless encampments
In a crackdown on homeless encampments, Brockton city councilors on Tuesday voted 7 to 4 to ban camping on public ...