Today’s Gazette includes a letter to the editor by Pat Styer of Northampton. She writes,“For the past several days I’ve been talking to a lot of people, from strangers to friends, about the proposed Capital Video pornography store that moves toward occupying a large building on the corner of King and North Streets. More than […]
Continue reading Letter to Gazette: “Residents should protest the proposed porn shop”
Hard as it may be to believe, there are some people out there who don’t yet know what Capital Video plans for 135 King Street. Get their attention with our nifty magenta yard sign. If you live in Northampton, we’ll deliver one free with a wire frame to your door. Email your request to in**@***************on.org. As […]
On August 24, NPN emailed the following to Alta Stark, communications director for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS). We also copied Russell F. Denver, the president of the chamber.Dear Ms. Stark,We understand that R.J. Greeley Co. is a member of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. As you may […]
Continue reading Greater Springfield Chamber’s Response to Citizen Concerns: “Stop Sending Emails”
Members of Feminist Action Mobilization (FAM) rallied today at 135 King Street to show their opposition to a Capital Video porn shop there. Signs and banners greeted afternoon rush-hour commuters at the busy corner of King and North Streets. Many drivers signaled their support with vigorous horn honking.More rallies are scheduled for every Wednesday in September […]
Continue reading Feminist Action Mobilization Holds First Demonstration at 135 King Street
NoPornNorthampton presented 121 new petition signatures at the August 17 Northampton City Council meeting. NPN co-founder Adam Cohen urged city officials to help the owners of 135 King Street find a better tenant than a Capital Video porn shop. To date, NPN’s petition has been signed by 687 Northampton residents and 284 non-residents, or 971 […]
Continue reading City Council Meeting: Draft Ordinances Circulated
When: 7:30PM, Saturday August 26, 2006Where: The Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton MA, 413-584-8500Free and open to the public, but not suitable for children under 18From Internet pornography to MTV, popular culture bombards us with sexualized images of idealized women and men, and conveys powerful messages that help shape our sexuality. These pictures […]
Continue reading Multi-Media Presentation: Sex(ism), Identity and Intimacy in a Pornographic Culture
As you may know, Capital Video recently filed revised plans for 135 King Street that leave out the viewing booths. You can read all about it on the blog below.The removal of the viewing booths sounds like a positive step. We’re not ready to assert the porn shop will be harmless, however.Capital Video and its […]
Continue reading Urgent Action Requested from Concerned Citizens
NoPornNorthampton invites all citizens concerned about the proposed King Street porn shop to attend a public meeting. ServiceNet has graciously agreed to provide an air-conditioned conference room at their 129 King Street offices. This location is at the corner of King and North Streets in Northampton, across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts. The meeting will […]
Continue reading NPN Calls Public Meeting of Concerned Citizens
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 […]
Continue reading Gazette: “Porn shop, other matters on busy Thursday agenda”
We originally released our petition forms on July 10. On July 18, we revised a portion of the background text as follows: The characterization of Skipton House was changed from “YWCA’s shelter for battered women” to “a YWCA office and counseling center that, among other things, serves victims of domestic violence”. The original information was […]