This satellite photo from Google Earth shows numerous schools and churches within walking distance of the proposed porn shop at 135 King Street. These include: Clarke School for the DeafHelen Hills ChapelSaint John’s Episcopal ChurchSmith CollegeAcademy of MusicBridge Street School (elementary grades)Sacred Heart SchoolFirst Church United Church of ChristCollege ChurchValley Christian SchoolNew Directions School Please […]
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Satellite Photo Shows 135 King Street Surrounded by Homes
The proposed porn shop at 135 King Street is shown at the center of this satellite photograph from Google Earth. Note the dense residential neighborhoods to the East, West and South.
Towns Across Massachusetts Use Zoning to Regulate Adult Businesses
A quick search of Google reveals how numerous towns and cities across Massachusetts are using zoning to regulate adult businesses. These towns recognize the harmful “secondary effects” that adult businesses often impose on their surroundings. Here is a sample:Fitchburg (PDF)Section 181.6: “It is the purpose of this section to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to […]
Your Stories Northampton Covers Porn Shop Issue
Your Stories Northampton, a citizens’ journalism feature of MassLive, is devoting heavy coverage to the porn shop issue. Go there now.
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 […]
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 […]
Guarino: No Porn for Daughter
Kenneth Guarino, currently President-CEO of Capital Video Corporation, was previously Chairman and CEO of South Pointe Enterprises, a seller of adult videotapes, magazines and sex toys. The Wall Street Journal profiled Guarino and South Pointe in 1994: …Mr. Guarino is a rich man. He lives in a luxurious home on Narragansett Bay, drives a Mercedes, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Save the Date: Northampton City Council Meeting on July 20, 7:15pm
Northampton City Council meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, Puchalski Municipal Building, 212 Main Street, behind City Hall. The next regular meeting is July 20 at 7:15pm. All concerned citizens are urged to attend. More information. (There is a special meeting of the City Council on July 6, but it will have no […]