Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 15, 2023 Revere/Malden Co-Op golf team hopes to build for postseason By Dom Nicastro T he Revere/Malden golf team is looking to build some momentum this season. The program – hosted by Malden – plays in the Greater Boston League and is looking to make some noise. If the team plays .500 golf as a team, it will qualify for the postseason. This is the third year as a cooperative program. The split between Revere and Malden golfGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! 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So, we’ve been working on getting new uniforms with a graphic designer to get a new logo and trying to make it as universal as possible.” Meanwhile, things look great on the actual greens. Revere/ Malden won the opener against Lynn Classical, 44-28, at Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn. Revere’s Matt Lacroix (6.5-2.5), Frankie Annunziata (7.5-1.5), Jacob Simonelli (5-4) and Jonathan Wells (4.5-4.5) had victories for the cooperative team. Revere/Malden is coming off a 4-8 season, including a 4-5 mark in the Greater Boston League. “We definitely get a lot of kids who are just picking up golf for the first time,” Pezzuto said. “And it’s really rewarding because by the time they’re seniors, and they stick with the program, they’re able to go to any golf course they want with confidence that they can get around the golf course and play the game the right way. So that’s kind of like the goal of the program – to give the kids the skills that they can have in the game for life.” This year Pezzuto said the team has more experienced players, and he sees that as a way to be competitive. Case in point – the opening day win against Lynn Classical, a program that has been solid recently. “It’s pretty exciting to see their growth over the last couple years,” he said. “Our goal this year is to try and qualify the team for states. It’s a little bit too early to say which individuals can qualify. We definitely have expectations for a few of our guys but we have some incoming students, and there will definitely be some competition for playing spots this year, which is really exciting.” Revere will be playing golf all over the area for home games depending on availability: Cedar Glen in Saugus, Kelley Greens in Nahant, Mount Hood in Melrose. “It’s definitely a good way to develop them to play different golf courses,” Pezzuto said, “because it requires different shots to hit and different skill sets.” Malden Public Library to hold author event on Oct. 26 he Malden Public Library is thrilled to welcome local auOur 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 thor Federico Erebia on Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m., to discuss his debut novel “Pedro & Daniel.” It was one of this year’s most anticipated young adult novels. Publishers Weekly describes it as “Luminous…a layered, thoroughly riveting telling… Erebia deftly weaves together the boys’ everyday joys with the seriousness of their situations, presenting a clear portrait of two brothers’ fierce love that is by turns uplifting and heart-wrenching.” Kirkus Reviews wrote, “Pedro and Daniel’s journey, whether together or apart, is an unforgettable one of resilience and, most of all, love. Stunning.” Booklist’s review called it, “A beautiful and raw story of two Mexican American boys trying to survive in a world where they only have each other to rely on… Readers will find themselves unable to put this book down. A powerful coming-ofage story, Erebia’s debut is a title that is unforgettable.” Stop by the library to pick up your copy today. - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2103 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 23-006 by Jerome Payen seeking an appeal under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12 Section 12.32.040 (A) (3) to hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Inspector of Buildings or other administrative official per Plans RES-059246-2023 at the property known as and numbered 48 Suffolk Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 100-449-903 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair September 15, 2023
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