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As Lowell public camping ban takes effect, some say it'll further harm people who are unsheltered

As Lowell public camping ban takes effect, some say it'll further harm people who are unsheltered

Update: 2024-11-21

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A ban on public camping went into effect in Lowell on Wednesday in an effort to tamp down on homeless encampments on city property. The city leaders are hoping it will improve public safety, but opponents of the move say the move can endanger the unhoused community.

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As Lowell public camping ban takes effect, some say it'll further harm people who are unsheltered

As Lowell public camping ban takes effect, some say it'll further harm people who are unsheltered

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