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This is my go-to dish for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s very easy to make, and goes perfectly with corned beef. The cabbage adds a nice sweetness and texture to the mashed potatoes. I have tried both, the cabbage and the kale, and personally prefer the cabbage. Give it a try.

Peter D. Privitera, formerly of Somerville and the West End of Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Woburn Nursing Center, at age 88. 

Peter was born on October 29, 1932 in Boston, a son of the late Gaetano Privitera and Josephine (Morello) Privitera. A native of the West End of Boston, Peter was raised with a strong sense of pride in his roots and maintained a lifelong connection with the neighborhood and his friendships. At the young age of 16, he began his lifelong love for the sea when he started working on the commercial fishing boats run by his family. He grew up learning the ocean, boating, and many life skills that he carried forever. When not on the water, he surrounded himself with anything that evoked the sea. From his experience with knotting fishing line, he made numerous macrame scarves for family members. Peter had a great appreciation for all lighthouses and was completely fascinated by anything related to the sea.

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Review by Off the Shelf correspondent Ed Meek

Have we been looking at animals the wrong way? Sy Montgomery thinks so.

For much of our history, animals have been thought of as sources of food or game or as pests. In recent years, science has “discovered” that many animals are sentient and even intelligent. This has led to a rethinking of the value of animals based on how close they are to being human.

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Gary Margolis is Emeritus Executive Director of College Mental Health Services and Associate Professor of English and American Literatures (part-time) at Middlebury College. His third book, Fire in the Orchard, was nominated for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. His poem Winning the Lunar Eclipse, about the Red Sox World Series 2006 win, was featured on Boston’s ABC5. His memoir is titled Seeing the Songs: A Poet’s Journey to the Shamans in Ecuador, and recent books include Time Inside and Museum of Islands.

Arrests:
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Cameron St. Laurent, March 8, 4:53 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on a warrant charge of larceny under $1200.

Rachid Belhadj, March 10, 12:57 p.m., arrested at Artisan Way on warrant charges of larceny over $1200, furnishing a false ID, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property under $1200, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, and open and gross lewdness.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and city staff invite you to a virtual public meeting to discuss remediation at Conway Field. Representatives from the EPA and DEP will detail the site cleanup plans, safety precautions, and construction and address any questions or concerns. 

The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.

Easing of outdoor performance restrictions expected

The City of Somerville is remaining in reopening Phase 3, Step 1 until at least March 30 and capacity limits in Somerville businesses will remain at 25% or the limit set in the business’s city-approved health and safety plan until further notice.

Host Sarah Fishman speaks with Somerville’s Ward 2 City Councilor JT Scott.