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Salem Cleans Up Encampments Amid Safety Concerns | Portland News
Salem and ODOT are rolling up their sleeves for another downtown cleanup, targeting trash and encampments along Front Street and under key bridges — but this time, they’re bringing more than brooms and dumpsters. They’re also connecting people with resources, hoping to break the cycle of displacement. Critics say it’s a Band-Aid fix — encampments return fast, and safety concerns are growing. Officials insist these are routine, health-focused cleanups, not event-driven, and warn that camping on state land poses risks to everyone. Fencing may soon follow under Center Street Bridge, mirroring…
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