COURTESY TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
Barnstable Director of Senior Services Madeline Noonan, Natural Resources Assistant Donna Bragg, woodcarvers Jack Mooney and George Ford, and Assistant Director of Senior Services Donna-Marie Burns pose with the new Sandy Neck sign, crafted by the Senior Center Woodcarvers.
HYANNIS – The Cape’s largest town honored its oldest resident recently as the Barnstable Senior Center celebrated 16 years in its current location with its annual open house and community day cookout.
The Boston Post Cane Award is given every year to the town’s eldest citizen. The year that honor went to Marjorie Johnston, 106, of Hyannis.
Johnston turns 107 next month.
Barnstable’s second and third oldest citizens Beryl Lewis, 103, and Dorothy Robinson, 102, were also honored with citations from the state.
Barnstable has nine residents over the age of 100.
Other honorees at the event included the Spirit of Ruth Rusher Award recipients Robert and Bridget Burke; and Friendship Award winner Adrianne Lawson of Osterville.
The Legacy Award went to both the Hyannis Garden Club and the Companion Animal Program.
A new carved and painted sign for Sandy Neck Beach created by senior center woodcarvers was unveiled at the event.
