'Trapped by the Rats': Killeen Apartment Complex Had 11 Code Enforcement Violations in 2 Years

'Trapped by the rats': Killeen apartment complex had 11 code enforcement violations in 2 years

Residents have been reaching out to 25 News wanting to share their experiences of living at The Forum Apartments in Killeen, where they said their cries for help are going unanswered.The Forum Apartments official website describes their community as comfortable and relaxing with "outstanding customer service," but some residents describe living there as a nightmare.Melissa Kelley is one of those tenants. 'Trapped by the rats': Killeen apartment …

Fire that closed 2 Mass. schools tied to code violations, officials say

A fire that caused two Massachusetts schools to closed has been tied to multiple code violations, according to Adams Fire Chief John M. Pansecchi and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine.The massive fire was at a vacant 237,000-square foot mill building on 10 Harmony St. in Adams around 7:30 am on April 16. The fire drew firefighters from Pittsfield, Cheshire, North Adams, Lanesborough, Hinsdale, Dalton, Savoy and Williamstown. Firefighters spent ab…