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WSHM Springfield: Northampton Neighbors Say No to Porn Shop
Springfield’s CBS affiliate interviewed residents on July 5 for their thoughts on the new porn shop. “…neighbors like Lu Stone – who wrote a book on the history of Summer St. – don’t want an adult store featured in the next chapter. ‘I hate to think that the last chapter of Summer St. be the […]
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The Republican: Pornography shop rejected in ‘Hamp
Today’s issue of The Republican reports on the porn shop’s denied building permit, and mentions NoPornNorthampton: “…Many residents have voiced opposition to the shop, which would also sell adult-themed DVDs, novelties, videos, magazines and boutique products. “Adam R. Cohen and his wife, lawyer Jendi Reiter, live on North Street and have formed NoPornNorthampton to protest […]
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Building Commissioner: Why the Porn Shop Permit Was Denied
Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner CBO of the City of Northampton, kindly wrote to NPN today to clarify what happened with the porn shop’s permit application: “The permit was denied because it requires additional permits from the city. Specifically the use prior was car dealership which required one space per 800 sq ft of floor area, […]
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Porn Shop Building Permit Denied – City Requires Further Review for Proposal
On July 5, Northampton City Councilor Marilyn Richards (Ward 3) writes… I have created a list of those that have contacted me by email so that I may keep people up do date. I have been in touch with Councilor Maureen Carney (Ward 1) where the proposed shop is to be located. Below is her […]
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The Republican Reports on Proposed Porn Shop
June 29, 2006 – The Republican – …Building Commissioner Anthony L. Patillo said “There’s no live nudity (proposed). There’s nothing in our zoning that restricts adult-themed stores. It only addresses live nudity….” However, Patillo said there may be an issue with the previewing booths because customers would have to pay to use the booths, which […]
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Gazette: Neighbors Oppose Porn Shop
June 29, 2006 – Daily Hampshire Gazette – Most homeowners would agree that vacant buildings are eyesores that hurt property values. But there’s a limit to what they would like to see filling those empty storefronts, say several residents who live near the 135 King St. location where a porn shop has been proposed. I […]
Gazette Reports Porn Shop to Open at 135 King Street
June 28, 2006 – Daily Hampshire Gazette – A Cranston, R.I.-based company is poised to open a pornographic video and magazine shop with viewing stations at 135 King St., a vacant storefront that was formerly an auto showroom, according to plans filed with the Building Department. Capital Video Corporation, a multi-million dollar outfit, plans to […]
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