bill grippo bio

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Bill Grippo — 1st Vice President, Events
Retired Principal of Franklin Public Schools
Franklin Township Board of Education

Bill Grippo has been a resident of Franklin Township since 1977, when he began his career with the Franklin Board of Education as Director of Adult/Community Education and Principal of the first Adult High School. He held numerous administrative positions and retired from MacAfee Road School after 42 years of service.

Bill has served on many township committees and held political roles as Councilman and Deputy Mayor. He currently serves on the Franklin Township Board of Education.

He is widely recognized for his public service, including being charter president of the Franklin Township Rotary Club and being named Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. His accomplishments include fundraising campaigns for July 4th Fireworks, MDA, the Villagers Theater, the Franklin Food Bank, and the construction of Franklin’s first performance Gazebo. In 2022, he received the YMCA Spirit Award for his leadership efforts.