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New Milford Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' Animal Cruelty Case
A 39-year-old Connecticut man is facing felony charges after allegedly dismembering a dog that he took from its owner in Westchester, authorities said.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on Friday, Dec. 6, when a 41-year-old New Rochelle man reported to police that his dog had been taken and killed by an acquaintance staying at his apartment, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, Dec. 23.
Coyne said the suspect, Litchfield County resident Benjamin Tyler, age 39, of New Milford, allegedly dismembered the dog and disposed of its remains …
Westport Native Lori Susan Bigelow, Former Bigelow Tea Co-President, Dies In Wilton At 66
Lori Susan Bigelow, the retired co-president of the famed Bigelow Tea Company, has died at the age of 66.
Bigelow, who grew up in Westport, died Monday, Feb. 24, at her home in Wilton, her obituary said.
During her years in Westport, Bigelow fell in love with gymnastics. She then went on to Keene State College and was the captain of the team.
Several years after graduation, she joined the family firm and became renowned for her gift in creating some of the most flavorful and successful teas in the company's portfolio today, the obituary said.
Bigelow was a member of the USA and Cana…
