Dogs Welcome Back at Compo Beach Starting Oct. 1

An announcement from the Westport Parks & Recreation Department:

Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy has reminded residents that from Oct.1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 the following regulations will be in effect for Compo Beach:

Animal Control Enforcement and Leash Restriction

• Dogs are prohibited from the Pavilion, Playground and Boardwalk.
• All dogs must be leashed in all areas of the park except in the designated off-leash area of the beach south of the Pavilion, including South Beach. Off leash regulations are posted at the entrance to the off leash area.
• You are required by law to pick up your dog’s feces.
• Violation of the above regulations subject to a fine of $77.00