Bridgeport News: Homeless Man’s Fire Causes Smoke Condition At Stop & Shop

6:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A homeless man's source of heat at Spruce and Wordin Street caused a smoke/burning smell inside Stop and Shop at 2145 Fairfield Avenue.  An overtime police officer working at the store called in a smell of electrical burning.  It was discovered that the homeless living in the park behind the store was burning plastic and other items in a barrel, the smoke got into the stores ventilation system.  

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Westport News: Regs On Animals on Town Properties

#Westport--Westport Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer Fava today reminded residents of regulations related to animals on Town Property. Effective April 1, animals will not be permitted at Compo, Old Mill, and Burying Hill Beaches. Animals in or out of vehicles will not be allowed on any beach property which includes all grass, sand, and parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area. The regulation is in effect until October 1. Ms. Fava said, “Warm weather will be here before we know it, and we are looking forward to participating in the many outdoor activities available to residents. We have regulations in place to insure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to enjoy the…

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Cameras Installed At PT Barnum Complex

#Bridgeport Connecticut--The City of Bridgeport began installation of security cameras at PT Barnum complex on Tuesday.  The city plans on installing high definition cameras in all housing projects dubbed "Operation Virtual Shield".  Chief of Police A.J. Perez said the cameras will be able to rotate and zoom enough to read license plates off of cars.  The cameras will be monitored and recorded at the police command center.

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