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Chelsea honors city official Edward "Ned" Keefe for 31 years of service
Summary
The Chelsea City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Edward Ned Keefe’s 31 years of municipal service, including roles in planning, as deputy city manager and director of health and human services; Keefe spoke briefly and councilors offered tributes.
The Chelsea City Council unanimously adopted a resolution honoring Edward "Ned" Keefe for 31 years of service to the City of Chelsea.
Council President De Jesus introduced the resolution, which recited Keefe’s career milestones: starting in planning and development in 1993, serving as planning director (2000–2008), chairing the zoning board of appeals, appointment as deputy city manager in 2008, periods as interim city manager during administrative transitions, permanent appointment as city manager in 2023 prior to the selection of a new city manager, and his current role as director of health and human services. The resolution set Keefe’s retirement for September 28, 2024.
The council adopted the resolution by roll call; all 11 members recorded votes in favor. Multiple councilors offered personal remarks praising Keefe’s professionalism, long hours and steady leadership across administrations. Keefe thanked colleagues and staff and said he valued the long-running collaboration between council and administration.
The council suspended rules to allow Keefe to speak and planned to present pictures and gifts following the meeting. The resolution was adopted without objection.
