LOWELL — Effective immediately ... The motion to adopt the ordinance passed 8-1 during a City Council meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Councilor Wayne Jenness was the lone vote in opposition.
The 10-1 Lowell City Council vote specifically bans sleeping and camping in public spaces when shelters are available. The ordinance also requires the city to offer shelter to violators ...
Lowell City Council passed a similar ban this month, which only applies when there is available shelter space. Their ordinance mentions penalties but does not specify a dollar amount. The mayor ...