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'A Tent Is Not A Roof': Salem Acts To Remove Homeless Encampments

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Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo outlined the ordinance proposal to the City Council Committee on Public Health and Safety on Wednesday night. Under the proposed ordinance, the encampments would be prohibited in city parks and public property when shelter is available. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) issued a statement on Thursday morning supportive of Salem's efforts.

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'A Tent Is Not A Roof': Salem Acts To Remove Homeless Encampments

'A Tent Is Not A Roof': Salem Acts To Remove Homeless Encampments - Salem, MA - Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo proposed an ordinance to end encampments when shelter space is available in the city.

1 month ago·United States

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Salem takes up ordinance to address homeless encampment - Boston News, Weather, Sports

It was standing room only in Salem City Hall on Wednesday as the city took up a new anti-camping ordinance aimed at addressing a homeless encampment in the city as an increase in the homeless population has shelters at capacity. The proposal to remove the encampment of about 15 people along South River when there are shelter spaces open comes after the camp on National Grid property was ordered to be evicted earlier this month. City leaders say …

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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