NORTON — The Norton Fire Department celebrated the 47-year career of Deputy Chief Benton Keene III on Thursday, Aug. 25, at the station headquarters.
Dozens of people were in attendance for the celebration for Deputy Chief Benton, including family, friends, local officials and several members of the Norton Fire Department.
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Dozens of people were in attendance at the Norton Fire Department on Thursday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the 47-year career of Deputy Chief Benton Keene III. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Massachusetts State Sen. Paul Feeney speaks about Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III during a celebration of Keene’s career on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Norton Fire Department. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Massachusetts State Sen. Paul Feeney hands Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III a citation from the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday, Aug. 25. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Massachusetts State Representative Steven Howitt speaks about Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III before presenting him with a citation. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Norton Select Board Member Michael Toole announced that Sept. 10, 2022, will be Benton Keene III Day in Norton. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Norton Fire Chief Shawn Simmons and Deputy Chief Benton Keene III hug during the ceremony. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Captain Alvan Fuller, left, and Firefighter Scott White present Deputy Chief Benton Keene III with a toy antique fire truck during a celebration of his 47-year career on Thursday, Aug. 25. (Photo courtesy Norton Fire Department)
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
Norton Fire Deputy Chief Benton Keene III Retirement
