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MA - Pembroke looking to restrict sex offenders

View the article here 04/27/2009 By Sydney Schwartz Bylaw would prevent Level 3 sex offenders from living near schools PEMBROKE - Pembroke could soon join several other Brockton area communities in prohibiting convicted rapists from living near schools, parks and other spots where children congregate. A group of residents has proposed a bylaw that would create sex offender registry restrictions and fine Level 3 sex offenders ? those most likely to re-offend ? who live within 1,500 feet of a school, day care center, park or recreational facility. Residents will vote on the proposal, submitted by resident Cheryl Girard and others, at town meeting on Tuesday. If the measure passes, it would need to be approved by the attorney general. ?Sex offenders, they?re required to notify us prior to moving into Pembroke, prior to coming to work in Pembroke, and vice versa,? said Police Chief Michael Ohrenberger...continue to full post

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