Woonsocket homeless encampment ban taking effect

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — By a 4-3 margin, Woonsocket city council members this week voted yes to establishing a city-wide encampment ban.

It was one of two ordinances discussed this past week addressing the city’s homeless population.

Monday’s vote made Woonsocket the latest Ocean State city to enforce a homeless encampment ban…

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