R.J. Greeley Co. is the leasing agent for 135 King Street, site of Capital Video’s proposed porn shop. Greeley’s website states, As members of the following affiliations, we adhere to a code of ethics to ensure high standards of professional conduct to serve the interests of our clients and customers. National Association of Realtors Realtor […]
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Minor Change Made to Proposed Zoning Law; More Updates Likely
After consulting with city officials, NoPornNorthampton has reduced the proposed buffer zone around adult theaters and live nude shows from 1,000 feet to 500 feet. This is to address concerns that the wider zone was too restrictive. See the revised zoning proposal.Later this month we are likely to make further revisions to address concerns that […]
The Republican: “Plan revised for porn store”
The Republican expands on yesterday’s news flash about Capital Video’s revised plans for 135 King Street. “It’s the same application with plans not showing the viewing booths,” says Building Commissioner Anthony L. Patillo. Read the full article.
The Republican: “Viewing booths dropped from video store proposal”
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 […]
The Republican: “Anti-porn effort criticized”
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 […]
Porn Myths: “Porn is a private experience that works for me; don’t restrict it or make me feel bad about it”
Some people have argued that porn is a private experience that they enjoy, so they should be left alone. As oneangrygirl points out, there is more to the story….…[P]orn: it might enhance your masturbation or finally convince your wife to try anal sex, but every dollar you spend on porn…and escorts…and strip clubs…helps to feed […]
Porn Myths: “Porn is an outlet or safety valve for men who might otherwise do Bad Things”
Some people have suggested that porn shops are a safe place to help people relieve their impulses. Research suggests that, on the contrary, porn can “decrease sensitivity to the crime of rape” and “increase the acceptance of violence against women”. Here is information adapted from oneangrygirl.net. “The relationship between particularly sexually violent images in the […]
Northampton Worth Fighting For: “Greetings from Lesbianville”
Northampton’s long traditions of caring for the vulnerable and advancing the cause of women continue to this day. Leslea Newman writes here for The Advocate in “Greetings from Lesbianville U.S.A.: grrrls, goddesses, and Gloria Steinem! Northampton, Mass., is the Sapphic center of America, tucked away among New England academia”: In 1851 the famed diva Jenny Lind, […]
Northampton Worth Fighting For: Sojourner Truth
From “Who was Sojourner Truth?” at noho.com:Sojourner Truth came to Northampton in 1843 to live at the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, a utopian community in Florence. Born a slave in upstate New York in approximately 1797, she labored for a succession of five masters until the Fourth of July, 1827, when slavery was […]
Northampton Worth Fighting For: Smith College
Northampton is the home of Smith College, founded in 1871 with a bequest from Sophia Smith. Smith is the nation’s largest liberal arts college for women.In her will, Sophia Smith wrote:“I hereby make the following provisions for the establishment and maintenance of an Institution for the higher education of young women, with the design to […]