January 20, 2020 is the first day of Biden opening up our borders to whoever wants to come in. So ever since then you can put a tent wherever you want

Thank you for reporting this issue. We have forwarded it to the appropriate department.

Thank you for reporting this location. At this time we are unable to remove encampments off of public property unless alternative shelter can be provided, however, we will provide resources and try to help the individuals secure shelter or housing. More information about current policies regarding encampments is included below.

In 2019, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Martin vs. City of Boise that criminal sanctions could not be imposed against those sleeping outside on public property when no alternative shelter was available. Recently, the Massachusetts Attorney General cited this case during a decision stating ordinances could not be enacted that prevented people from sleeping on public property. Because of this, Massachusetts municipalities cannot remove encampments unless there is sufficient “alternative shelter” available within the community. There is only one shelter for adult individuals within Brockton at this time, and they do not have the capacity to offer shelter to everyone currently living in encampments.