The family of Francis P. Gigliotti II, who died in 2025 while in Haverhill police custody, is asking a federal jury to decide whether the city and police officers violated his civil rights. Family members followed through this week on plans to file suit in U.S. District Court. Attorney Timothy J. Bradl told WHAV Wednesday how he sees the case unfolding. “On behalf of the Gigliotti family, I can say that we are extremely pleased that Francis’ case is moving forward.
Lillian “Lily” Martin recently joined Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s staff as deputy chief of staff. Martin, a Salisbury native and now of Groveland, most recently served a little more than two years as communications and community engagement manager for the City of Chelsea and previously worked as communications manager and assistant to the mayor of Melrose. She succeeds Josselyn De León-Estrada.
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School welcomed 140 local veterans and guests last Saturday for the school’s annual SkillsUSA Veterans Day Breakfast. Carlos Paz, a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Oklahoma City, and Justin Foster, a U.S. Army veteran who served in field artillery and as an electronic warfare officer, served as guest speakers. Paz had a special connection to Whittier Tech as his grandson, Gavin Becker, is a senior in the school’s CAD/Drafting program.
Northern Essex Community College paid tribute to local veterans Tuesday with its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The event, organized by Veteran and Military Services Coordinator Alfred “Fred” Denesowicz ’98, started with a flag-raising ceremony on the college’s Haverhill Campus. A breakfast followed, featuring state Rep. Andy X. Vargas and state Veterans Services Deputy Chief Engagement Officer Nicholas Charrette.
