Brockton passes ban on public sleeping, camping to address homelessness
Brockton City Council passed a ban on public sleeping and camping with a split vote Tuesday night in an effort to address a growing number of homeless encampments in the city. The new ordinance makes it illegal to sleep on any public property at any time or to camp in or around any street,
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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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.
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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