By: Alexandra Trahnstrom
On August 24th 2010 the Boston Cane was given to Rose Putney Hanson, 96 years old and currently the oldest resident in Hopkinton NH. This cane made out of ebony wood and a crown constructed with 14 carat gold is given to the oldest resident, in compliments of the Boston Post, a newspaper in 1909. Hanson was given this cane at the First Congretional Church in Hopkinton, NH by the board of selectmen representative, Jim O'Brien. A selection of Hanson's good friends, residents of the town, and her brother were all there to see her receive the Boston Cane. “It is my pleasure to give this cane to the oldest and in my opinion, wisest, person in the town of Hopkinton New Hampshire,” O'Brien stated at the gathering. Hanson was also awarded with the key of the town in addition to the Boston Cane. Hanson, one of the original Putney Hill girls, seemed overwhelmed but yet thrilled to receive such a gift from the town.
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