Joseph O. Bouley, seated, received the Boston Post Cane from the Danbury Selectmen on October 21. The cane is presented to the oldest citizen of the town.

Joseph O. Bouley, who will turn 94 years old in December, was presented

with Danbury’s Boston Post Cane on Saturday October 21, 2017 by the Board of Selectmen.

The cane is awarded to the oldest resident in town.

Mr. Bouley moved to Danbury in 1938 and attended the South Danbury School. He is

a World War II Navy veteran and upon his return, held various jobs, including working for

the railroad.

The Boston Post Cane tradition started in 1909. Danbury was one of 700 towns in New

England to receive a gold-headed ebony cane from the publisher of the old Boston Post

newspaper in order to honor the oldest living citizen of the towns. Danbury’s original cane

was lost, but thanks to the efforts of Danbury resident Robin Overlock, who donated a

replica cane to the town, Danbury is able to continue the time honored tradition of

presenting the Boston Post Cane to its eldest resident.