THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 26, 2026 Page 5 Selectmen join forces with WIN Waste for annual Operation Clean Sweep The cleanup on a Saturday allowed children to serve as role models for the next generation. Shown from left to right: Kenzie Nichols, Hadley Nichols, Adrianna Lincoln, Emersyn Nicholas and Francesca Lincoln. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino A pproximately 50 residents of all ages gathered to clean up Saville and Central Streets, including the rail trail, along with event sponsor Selectman Anthony Cogliano and WIN Waste Innovations at the Annual Cleanup on Saturday morning. Saugus resident Norma Giraldi, who is an Operations Specialist at WIN, said she and her staff are not just there for the optics, adding that they care. They collected nips bottles and construction debris. “A neighbor passed by me on Central Street and said it was the first time that anyone cared enough to clean up construction debris,” Giraldi said. “This is God’s land — I’ve always been an advocate of no littering.” WIN Social Media and Community Engagement Representative Sophie Smith said it’s a beautiful day for Operation Clean Sweep, adding that they’re happy to support their neighbors in Saugus. Bikers along the Rail Trail stopped by to thank them for cleaning the trail. Selectman Anthony Cogliano collected the trash to their meeting spot at 192 Central St., where he thanked WIN Waste and everyone who came out. “We collected quite a bit of trash,” Cogliano said. “It’s been a very good day.” Selectman Frank Federico also supported the cleanup. “The WIN Waste Innovations Community Clean-up was a great example of what can be accomplished when local business and community members work together,” Federico said. “Several areas that needed attention were cleaned up, helping make our town a little brighter and more Volunteers came out to clean the town. From left: Kneeling: Francesca Lincoln, Kenzie Nichols, Hadley Nichols, Juan Barrios and Alex DeCecca; standing: Jack Walsh, Adrianna Lincoln, Jaimie Lincoln, Ashley Nichols, Emerson Nichols, Selectman Frank Federico, Onu Shaibu, Selectman Anthony Cogliano, Ian Cantelli, Tha Chan, Quinn McSweeney, Justin Tejada, Jose Gonzalez, Gerardo Garcia, Ruben Rohr and WIN Plant Manager Elliott Casey. welcoming.” WIN Plant Manager Elliott Casey said that every year WIN takes a day out of the year to do a clean sweep, usually on a weekday. But they chose a Saturday so community members were more available to join. “We took the opportunity to clean post winter trash and debris,” Casey said. “Thanks to everyone who came out.” Casey said. “And to Selectmen Cogliano for organizing and Selectman Federico for supporting it.” Federico added that it’s been encouraging to see so many cleanup efforts taking place in town this year, and he appreciates WIN Waste InnoOPERATION CLEAN SWEEP | SEE PAGE 7 WIN Waste Innovations Senior Operations Manager Steven Cotta and WIN Waste Innovations Mechanic Quinn McSweeney found a fender while cleaning.
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