Today’s Gazette features a front-page article on the proposed new ordinance to regulate the size and location of adult businesses:“Mayor Clare Higgins and two city councilors are calling for a zoning amendment that could derail plans for an adult video and magazine store on King Street…“If the proposed ordinance becomes law, it would stand in […]
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Text of New Proposed Ordinance to “Regulate the location and size of adult entertainment”
We have received the text of the new proposed adult-use ordinance and are pleased to present it here. This proposal is on the Northampton City Council meeting agenda for 9/21. These meetings take place at 212 Main Street behind City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. The public comment period begins at 7:15pm. Mayor […]
A Response to “marriage is an outdated practice”
We recently had an exchange with “NOHO Resident” that we would like to highlight. NOHO Resident asserts that marriage “is becoming an outdated practice more and more day by day.” We replied: I’m so glad you raised the issue of marriage being obsolete. This would certainly be news to many children of divorce. Barbara Whitehead […]
Breaking News: City Council to Discuss an Ordinance to “Regulate the location and size of adult entertainment” on 9/21
At the 9/21 Northampton City Council meeting, a new adult-use zoning ordinance proposal is on the agenda: Amend Appendix A § 2.1 and 5.2 Regulate the location and size of adult entertainment (to be referred to Ordinance Committee and Economic Development, Housing and Land Use Committee) The public is welcome to attend this meeting, which […]
Letter to Gazette: “Protect families, children from porn shop on King St.”
Today’s Gazette publishes a letter to the editor from Lynn Shelley-Sireci of Florence, a parent of three young sons: “…Proponents of this shop are quick to argue that it is the responsibility of parents to monitor what their children see, and if you don’t like it, don’t go in. But what are parents supposed to […]
A Response to “Censoring Pornography Is Counterproductive” (explicit)
“paco” suggested we read “Censoring Pornography Is Counterproductive”, so we did. Before we begin our analysis, we repeat that NPN does not advocate censorship or banning of any kind of speech, but believes in education and self-restraint. This article is written by Joseph C. Sommer, an attorney and “humanist”, as defined here on his website. […]
A Response to Wendy McElroy’s “Banning Pornography Endangers Women”
As part of his defense of porn, “paco” suggested we look at Wendy McElroy’s essay, “Banning Pornography Endangers Women”. NPN’s Jendi Reiter did so and offers this analysis. Before we begin, we reiterate that NPN does not advocate censorship or banning of any kind of speech. We do mean to educate people about the nature […]
Sexual Paraphernalia
We would like to address the issue of sexual paraphernalia, which was raised by “paco” in this comment on 9/12/06: Heart plush spank-her. Gentle or hard..this soft faux fur and leather covers every mood you and your queen of heart could experience. Glide the soft delight or make his heart race with the leather side. […]
Is Debt Driving the Goldbergs to Lease to Capital Video?
Some people have wondered why Barry and Annette Goldberg would lease their building at 135 King Street to such an inappropriate tenant as Capital Video. The Goldbergs have made no response to numerous inquiries from us and the media. Even their leasing agent thinks it’s a bad idea. The answer may lie in the debt […]
“Walk Into Something Wonderful” (explicit language)
Compatible with a Capital Video porn shop at 135 King Street? “I certainly, will be taking other walking routes than I have been for the past 25 years, when going to Stop & Shop, or Foster Farrar, or the bank, rather than have to walk by a big Capital Video Pornography Store on the corner […]