Homeless encampments now illegal in Brockton and Lowell

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.Encampments on public propertyTake a drive around downtown Brockton and it won't be hard to spot the problem.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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