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.
State Sen. Kevin Witkos of Simsbury says a bill to punish large employers who pay employees less than $15 is a bad "cloak and dagger" bill.
State Sen. Kevin Witkos of Simsbury says a bill to punish large employers who pay employees less than $15 is a bad "cloak and dagger" bill.
There's a Trader Joe's in Westport; the recall is related to products that may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
There's a Trader Joe's in Darien; the recall is related to products that may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
Let the March Madness begin. Full NCAA Basketball Tournament schedule, seedings, printable bracket.
The Police Commission honored two police officers who had a tough time bringing an armed man under control — and did it without shooting him
Homes for sale in Simsbury, according to Zillow.com
These homes in Manchester were recently put on the market, according to Zillow.com.
The fire in the East Village of the Pavillions apartment complex on Buckland Hills Drive resulted in no injuries.
Police found hundreds of dollars worth of clothing in the car with the men, who couldn't provide police with a receipt.
William Egan is a former dean of students at Norwalk High School; he starts as New Canaan High School principal on July 1.
William Egan has also worked in Brookfield and Norwalk public schools.
The left lane on the westbound-traffic side of Interstate 384 will be closed due to road work until 3:29 p.m.
Erin go Brrrrrrrrr! Temperatures plummet today and the cold continues into Friday, when there's a possibility of a wintry mix.
