A man, a family wager, and a summer journey

Daryl Warner

One in an intermittent series of posts featuring the interesting people of Milton, MA.

Daryl Warner of Milton is the man. He is a local resident with a passion for the environment, the outdoors, and a desire to reduce his impact on the planet as much as possible.  He is also not above engaging in a friendly wager from time to time. Lastly, he likes to get out and see the world beyond Milton from time to time. Following is a video of what happens when these interests collide.

Cameras to watch over Milton High, Pierce Middle schools

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Surveillance cameras will watch over Milton High School and Pierce Middle School — indoors and outdoors — when they’re installed later this fall, school officials said. (Read the full story here.)

Milton youth wins medical scholarship

from Wicked Local Milton

A Milton resident was one of three Boston College High School students to earn a $3,000 scholarship from the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. (Read the full story here.)

Among the weeds, an industrial history

from Wicked Local Milton

Tucked behind trees, running through swamps or entombed under residential drives–there lies the Granite Railway. It once ran three miles from the Bunker Hill Quarry near the Quincy-Milton border to the Neponset River Wharf. (Read the full stoyr here.)

MyTownMatters interviews Mac D’Alessandro

Milton resident Mac D’Alessandro is a candidate for Congress (9th District). He is challenging Stephen Lynch in the primary to be held September 14th. We spoke with Mr. D’Allesandro. Please click “Read more” to view some clips from that interview.

Livingston would quit MBTA job if elected to Senate

from Wicked Local Canton

Richard Livingston said one of his greatest strengths in the election next month is that he plans on retiring from his MBTA job if elected so he can work full-time as a state Senator. (Read the full story here.)

Burr hopes to translate Canton experience into Beacon Hill office

from Wicked Local Canton

Robert Burr said his experience as a Canton selectman is exactly what this state needs.

The Republican is running against Richard Livingston in the Sept. 14 primary for state Senate. The primary winner will face incumbent Democrat Brian Joyce, D-Milton, in the general election in November.(Read the full story here.)