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 ...
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Community-Led Seat Belt Campaign Boosts Belt Usage More Than 70%
"We are proud of what this community has achieved," said Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan. "This campaign has made our roads safer and brought the community together in a powerful way. It shows the ...
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 ...
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'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 ...
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 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 ...
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'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 ...