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.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Five police departments, including the Darien's, claim they should be protected from such lawsuits.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Every dollar she gets from leading her Zumba class goes to a charity in need.
ICYMI(In case you missed it): Five police depts. want protection from multi-million-dollar civil rights claims from the 2008 SWAT incident.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Report: Alexander Chatfield Burns, who grew up in Westport, also behind questionable claims on his resume.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The annual meeting takes place Monday, May 11 at the Simsbury Fire Main Station.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Police said an investigation led them to a drug dealer and a stash of drugs in the north end of town.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Our small business series shines a light on local business owners in the community.
A total of 10 New Canaan residents or couples reported that when they tried to file tax returns, the IRS said someone filed in their name.
This Mapquest gas-price finder can find you the lowest price wherever you are.
This Mapquest gas-price finder can find you the lowest price wherever you are.
This Mapquest gas-price finder can find you the lowest price wherever you are.
This Mapquest gas-price finder can find you the lowest price wherever you are.
This Mapquest gas-price finder can find you the lowest price wherever you are.
These homes recently were sold in Simsbury, according to Zillow.com.
Police and other organizations will have presentations and info for students about safe behavior and unsafe behavior (like driving drunk).
Here's a list of homes recently sold in New Canaan, according to Zillow.com.
These houses were recently sold in Westport, according to Zillow.com
These homes were sold recently in Woodbridge and in Bethany, according to Zillow.com.
On April 28, Clinton Jarvis, 33, is scheduled to be sworn in as New Canaan's latest police officer.
Homes sold in Manchester, according to Zillow.com.
