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FR&A Photo Gallery: Bill Grippo Retirement Roast

June 3, 2019 School News

Dan Bocchino and Bill Grippo, left to right, at Grippo’s “Retirement Roast” on May 30.

Nearly 400 people came out to The Marigold on Hamilton Street May 30 to honor a man who, over the past four decades, has left an indelible mark on the township.

In the process, they raised money for a new arts scholarship.

Bill Grippo, MacAfee Road School’s principal, has worn many hats over the last 40 years – educator, politician, prolific fundraiser – and he was celebrated at a “retirement roast” for all of them.

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