By Tiffany Williams –
One Person and a Dog Die in Danbury Apartment Fire
One person and a dog died Sunday in a fire at a Kohanza Street apartment complex in Danbury. Crews were called around 1 p.m. and learned on the way that two people were reportedly trapped on the second floor.
A passing Danbury volunteer firefighter saw smoke coming from a window and found a woman outside screaming for help. The firefighter broke a window but could get no farther because of the heavy smoke. Arriving crews began entering the apartment through a second-floor window to attempt a rescue.
East Hampton Driver Killed in Route 15 Crash
Dylan Barthell, 38, of East Hampton, died in a two-vehicle crash on Route 15 South in Orange on Halloween. Connecticut State Police said Barthell was near Exit 42B around 4:15 p.m. when he veered from the left lane into the right and struck another vehicle.
Both vehicles left the highway and hit a metal guardrail. Barthell’s vehicle then struck a post supporting an overhead road sign. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other driver was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital with minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Two Arrested in Bridgeport Home Invasion
A Kent Avenue resident told Bridgeport police he braced his bedroom door from the inside as at least one intruder tried to force it open shortly after midnight Sunday. Responding officers saw a man in a ski mask walking out the front door. The 21-year-old Bridgeport man surrendered without incident.
Officers entered through a damaged back door and found a second masked man smashing a kitchen window in an apparent attempt to escape. Police said the 20-year-old Bridgeport man had the 911 caller’s wallet. A vehicle officers found running in the driveway had a stolen license plate; police later received a report that the vehicle itself had been stolen in Derby.
Brigham Nurses Set November 12 Strike Deadline
More than 4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses are preparing for an open-ended strike after rejecting the hospital’s latest contract offer, the Massachusetts Nurses Association said Sunday. Talks resume November 9 with a federal mediator. If the two sides do not reach a deal, the strike will begin at 7 a.m. November 12, the union said.
“We are ready to strike but are equally prepared to negotiate a fair contract that protects patient care, respects nurses, and averts the strike,” said Kelly Morgan, a labor and delivery nurse who chairs the union’s bargaining committee at Brigham. “Brigham nurses are resolved to fight for as long as it takes for patient safety and the professional respect we deserve.”
Salem Marks 400th Anniversary on Halloween
Tens of thousands of people turned out in Salem on Saturday night as the Witch City celebrated Halloween and its 400th anniversary. City officials had urged residents and visitors to plan their trips, use public transportation and respect local rules.
Swansea Man Builds App for Conversation Across the Room
Swansea resident Jonathan Carreiro created Speakeazy after noticing what he described as fewer face-to-face conversations at bars and restaurants. The app lets patrons join a chatroom for the venue they’re visiting, where they can ask for a recommendation or find someone in the room who wants to talk.