Grand renovations approved by council

As we saw during last night's meeting of the Oshkosh Common Council and read in this morning's Oshkosh Northwestern, the Oshkosh Common Council has voted unanimously to approve almost $2 million in funding for renovations to the Grand Opera House. It was encouraging to see the council come together on this vote, especially given the historical importance The Grand has for the city and its people. Kudos to the council for its vote and to Joe Ferlo, his staff, the Opera House board and all those who have supported The Grand in one way or another, not just during this struggle for renovation, but anytime during its history. The appreciation and love for this venue demonstrated and articulated in so many different ways by so many people are yet two more reasons why The Grand is so grand.