Sueing contractors for work not done

[entrochan.livejournal.com]

Last July, I gave a contractor a $4500 downpayment to re-do my front porch. He has yet to do the work, and attempts to get my money back have been futile. We went through a few months where he told me he would pay me back in installments (he'd had some money stolen from him by his kid, and being accomodating seemed like the better way to go), but I got a grand total of $200 this way. Then another few weeks of him promising to do the work. Nothing.

So it is time to take him to court. Does anyone know how to go about doing this? It's more than the small claims amount of $2000. It seems a bit straightforward to get a "real" lawyer involved. I've poked around on the somerville web sites and can't seem to find any real information.

Somerville is hiring! GLBT Liaison (part-time)

[marylu.livejournal.com]

CITY OF SOMERVILLE Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Community Liaison

The Mayor's Office is seeking to fill the position of GLBT Community Liaison. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: act as the Mayor's advisor and representative to Somerville's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities; represent the Mayor at appropriate meetings and functions; articulate the needs and concerns of the GLBT community to the administration; remain highly visible in the community and ensure effective delivery of constituent services; provide consultation to various City departments; represent the Mayor's Office before various boards and commissions; grant writing; and to perform other duties as required. This is a part-time position (10 hours/week) compensated at $500/month. Qualifications include: strong sense of commitment to and involvement in the GLBT community; community organizing experience; knowledge of various City services helpful; excellent written and verbal communication skills essential. Somerville residency required.
Submit cover letter and resume by Friday, May 5, 2006, to: Personnel Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143, or by fax to 617-666-4426. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Take-out or Delivery Restaurants

[katespace.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone. I'm relatively new to the area, and looking for recommendations on takeout/delivery restaurants to try. Anything from Davis to Porter works. I'm getting sick of Anna's and Red Bones, and am looking for something different to eat while I sit around and watch MST3k episodes on my computer tonight. Any kind of food will do. :)

So... Your favorite takeout/delivery place (and why!)... GO!



P.S. Thanks for the suggestions so far, guys! I'm at work, and it would take me too long to thank each of you individually (and my boss would get mad at me). :)


P.P.S. We ended up getting dumplings from Wang's... they were delicious, and I think for next time we will be getting many more than 12 to split between two of us (we also got the chicken and peppers in chili sauce, which was good, and the pork fried rice, which was meh)! Thanks for all of the suggestions, this community is great! I'll definitely be trying them all out in the future!!!

pick-up laundry service

[georgy.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I have a whole bunch of linens I need to launder, and I'm too lazy to make an extra trip to the laundromat with them (I'm carless). Does anyone know of a laundromat that picks up and delivers laundry? I know I've seen them around but I can't recall where.

Thanks!

Sublet Available June-August

[bryghtrose.livejournal.com]

There's a room available in my house; my roommate is the contact person for info, or you can leave me a comment.

( Summer Sublet: roommates, donuts, good parking )