David.Gurliacci@patch.com
203.822.2603
Hometown: Darien, Connecticut
I joined the school paper at Darien High School and had a blast. At Trinity College in Hartford, I wrote an opinion column for the student newspaper and found that writing was what I wanted to do. I've been addicted ever since.
I've worked at various newspapers in Massachusetts and New York state before moving back to Fairfield County, where I worked at the Norwalk Hour, covering Westport, then cops and then courts.
I later worked as a correspondent for The Advocate and was then a reporter for the Fairfield County Business Journal and its sister publication in Westchester, then did more freelance work, including some for HersamAcorn's New Canaan Advertiser.
I used to do the daily New York Times crossword, but now I prefer the KenKen puzzle. I have a serious bibliophilia problem (please contribute to the cause: we can wipe out bibliophilia in a short time if we all switch to Kindle and burn all the paper books). In theaters, I see about 40 movies a year of all types except horror, and now I'm seeing a lot more on Netflix. Historic sites and hiking trails interest me. One day I will see more Shakespeare plays. I play no sports. My cooking skills are limited, but people love my apple pies.
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I believe democracy only works with an informed citizenry, and no system of government works all that well. I think human nature has enough flaws in it that we'll never do better than make some improvements in society, but improving it is vitally important. As a journalist, I'm not here to make those improvements. I'm here to report all the relevant facts about problems and issues, and do it in a way that sparks the interest of people.
Are you registered with a certain party?
No.
How religious would you consider yourself?
I'm a Catholic who goes to Mass.
'Joan of Arc' Visits Darien Library | Two Easter egg hunts in town | Opus' gala fundraiser coming
Police: On driver's first night on the job, he doesn't return with the car | Town parking lot fee increases proposed | Easter egg hunt
Sounds like a heckuva ride: By the police account, the man didn't return the vehicle the next day, or the next. The owner retrieved it.
These homes are for sale in Bethany and Woodbridge, according to Zillow.com.
A list of houses are for sale in Westport, according to Zillow.com
A list of homes on the market in Darien, according to Zillow.com
These homes are on the market in New Canaan, according to Zillow.com.
These houses are on the market in Manchester, according to Zillow.com.
The house sits on a hill in the Wilson Point section of Norwalk, overlooking Wilson's Cove and Long Island Sound.
These homes were recently sold in Simsbury, according to Zillow.com.
A hit list of U.S. soldiers for radical Islamic terrorists to kill included one from Manchester. Police don't believe there's a danger.
The FBI arrested Anthony Sabato, a person of interest in the 1981 shooting death of Darien Police Officer Kenneth Bateman.
Life imitates art: In 'Mad Men,' Hamm played the role of Don Draper, who had an alcohol problem.
Police say the man robbed TD Bank on Amity Road in Woodbridge last September.
Miller is remembered fondly by a number of organizations who benefitted from her volunteer efforts.
Broadway professionals are leading students in the middle school’s production.
the woman was taken by ambulance to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as lanes were blocked during rush hour.
These properties recently changed hands, according to the New Canaan Town Clerk’s Office.
Four vehicles parked at two homes not far from Exit 37 on the Merritt were entered sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning.
The New Canaan Parking Commission unanimously voted to recommend increase fees at town-owned parking lots; the Board of Selectmen decides.
