Mayor James J. Fiorentini > Press Release

June 11, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

“Tom Bergeron Day” Proclaimed in Haverhill

HAVERHILL- Mayor James J. Fiorentini will be formally declared today “Tom Bergeron Day” in the City of Haverhill.  This announcement was made at before a large crowd including Bergeron’s parents at the Northern Essex Community College campus in Haverhill.

Tom Bergeron, renowned for his work in television hosting “Dancing with the Stars,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” the “Hollywood Squares” and other shows, is a Haverhill native.  Bergeron graduated from both Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College.

“I’m pleased to welcome home Tom Bergeron and to present him with a key to the City on this special day,” remarked Mayor Fiorentini.  “Everyone in Haverhill is proud of Tom’s accomplishments in Hollywood and we’re always happy to see him come back to Haverhill,” added the Mayor.

Tom Bergeron and Mayor James Fiorentini

As part of a trip home, Bergeron signed copies of his new book “I’m Hosting as Fast as I Can,” with a percentage of the book sales will benefit the NECC Scholarship Foundation.