The Republican reports that Capital Video has filed a new building permit for 135 King Street. The new plan does not include private porn viewing booths. Building Commissioner Anthony L. Patillo says the new application is currently under review in his office. Parking issues remain a concern.Senior Land Use Planner Carolyn S. Misch said she […]
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NPN appreciates all of you who turned out on a hot night to attend our August 2 public meeting. As The Republican reports in today’s paper, we heard from several people concerned that our materials could be perceived as anti-gay. This is not our intention. Our goals are to be accurate and comprehensive in discussing […]
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Local radio host Monte Belmonte at WRSI 93.9 FM makes his contribution to the debate with Porn in the USA, a musical parody of The Boss’s famous lyric from the 80s. We’re not quite sure where Monte stands on the issue, but the song is pretty entertaining. Listen to it here.
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July 21: From the Gazette’s report on the July 20 Northampton City Council meeting… “‘The 20 viewing booths is really what gets me,’ Gregory Squire, of 25 Summer St. told the council. He said he is ‘blessed with a panoramic view of 135 King St.’ from his home…. “The Rev. Joseph Soltysiak, of St. Valentine’s […]
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July 20: Springfield CBS affiliate WSHM reported on Northampton citizens’ objections to the proposed King Street porn shop: “‘The more we found [out], the more we were concerned and most people are too,’ said Adam Cohen, who is against the shop being in his neighborhood…. “Residents say the content isn’t necessarily the problem…they’re concerned about […]
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July 21: The Republican reports on the July 20 Northampton City Council meeting… “Concerns about an adult video store and a special district that would exempt Smith College from most zoning requirements dominated a marathon public comment session at last night’s City Council meeting. “Thirty people spent 75 minutes sharing their thoughts with the council […]
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July 19: The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports that NPN will present petitions to the Northampton City Council meeting on July 20. “The petition asks the city to create an ordinance that would restrict locations of adult theaters and businesses where adult films or live performances are viewed; passing health regulations banning closed-door viewing booths; restricting […]
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July 13: Springfield NBC affiliate WWLP interviewed NPN founders Jendi Reiter and Adam Cohen. “The duo says their goals aren’t to ban these kinds of stores, but to create and maintain a safe living environment.” See a summary and watch the video.
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July 12: Today’s Republican reports on NoPornNorthampton’s petition: “…Adam R. Cohen and Jendi Reiter, who live on North Street, have been organizing neighborhood opposition under the aegis of NoPornNorthampton. The organization has set up a Web site with information about Capital…. Cohen, who was in Kittery, Maine, yesterday to observe another adult store owned by […]
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July 11: The Daily Hampshire Gazette spoke with NPN about its campaign to regulate porn shops and viewing booths. “‘This really seems to be as bad a location for this business as one could possible imagine,’ said [NPN co-founder Adam] Cohen in a phone interview Monday.” See the complete profile (may require a paid subscription). […]
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