You know you’ve truly arrived when you get parodied. NoPornNorthampton welcomes a new website to the debate, mopornnorthampton.com. Mo’ Porn is a creation of Jeff Hobbs. It is “dedicated to free speech, free trade, and most of all, filthy dirty blue gloves.”In one of its first posts, Mo’ Porn references a study called Understanding Pornography […]
NPN in the News
“Committed to finding a middle ground”
Kelsey Flynn writes about her experience at NPN’s August 2 public meeting on Your Stories Northampton: Since I recently moved within half a block of the proposed [King Street porn shop] site, I went to hear the latest…. At seven o’clock, the room was full with more than twenty-five people in attendance, some forced to stand […]
Capital Video’s Revised Building Permit Application Fills in Details
NPN has scanned in Capital Video’s revised porn shop building permit application (filed August 3) and provides it here as a PDF file: Porn Shop Building Permit Application Revision 1 Here are some of the highlights: The application indicates that the owner of 135 King Street, Barry G. Goldberg, can be contacted at 320 Green […]
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 […]
WRSI’s Monte Belmonte Immortalizes the Porn Issue in Song
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.
Gazette: “Northampton residents speak out against porn shop”
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 […]
WSHM Springfield: “Northampton Residents Protest Porn Shop”
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 […]
Republican: “Council hears citizens’ concerns”
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 […]