Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 Former Patriots QB huddles up in Saugus River clean up By Tara Vocino F ormer Patriots Quarterback Scott Zolak assisted in cleaning up the Saugus River at Stocker Playground on Sunday morning. In a signifi cant show of community support for Earth Day 2022, WIN Waste Innovations led a successful cleanup of the playground, which is part of the Saugus River Watershed. More than 125 volunteers participated, including several youth sports teams, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and members of the Saugus High School senior class. In addition to the cleanup, there were learning stations and an appearance by former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak — now a color commentator on Patriots’ radio broadcasts and cohost of Zolak & Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Cleanup volunteer Sirlei Tarantino said she and her family members had a really good experience. “I wish more people were there,” Tarantino said. “It was great to see so many children participating and making a diff erence in maintaining the natural environment for the animal species.” Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano said it was great to have Zolak in town as part of WIN Waste’s Earth Day cleanup at Stocker Playground. “It was also nice to see all the volunteers come out to support our town,” Cogliano said. “All in all...a great day for Saugus.” Beasley Media Group Street Team member Jennifer Nguyen and event coordinator Jorge Sepulveda distributed football-themed prizes. State Representative Donald Wong said it was great that so many people, including Zolak, Cogliano, Boy Scouts and other volunteers, shared their time to make a diff erence. Earth Day is an annual event designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events involving a billion people in more than 193 countries. Sunday’s clean up in Saugus was sponsored and organized by WIN Waste Innovations, a company committed to reliable waste and recycling solutions and sustainability at every step in the process. It is consistent with WIN Waste’s focus on community-based environmental initiatives that align with its global vision for a healthier planet. Ava Faia (far left), 9, Berkeley Nadeau (in the middle), 7, Clay Nadeau, 5, and Cookie, 1, helped to clean up the Saugus River on Sunday. Saugonians Oliver Pepper, 8, Joshua Pepper, 12, Henry Pepper, 12, Josephine, 13, and their mother, Melody, volunteered their time to clean up the area. SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Christopher, Naomi, 10, who found dental fl oss waste, and Sirlei Tarantino. Scott Zolak signed an autograph for Saugus resident Jovan Basta, 7.
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