The editorial page of today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette features a guest column by Jendi Reiter, co-founder of NoPornNorthampton. She writes,“What kind of community is Northampton? The debate over the proposed adult video store at 135 King St. should make us look more closely at the values that our economic choices support.“Northampton prides itself on being a […]
The Republican: “Proposals aimed at porn store”
Today’s Republican reports on proposed ordinances that will strengthen the regulation of adult businesses in Northampton: “Ward 3 Councilor Marilyn A. Richards and Ward 6 Councilor Marianne L. LaBarge presented two ordinances at last week’s council meeting that could affect Capital Video, which wants to open an adult-theme store at 135 King St….“Richards said the […]
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“Athens of the Connecticut Valley”
Several arguments on the pro-porn side appear to be as follows: King Street is a write-off and not worth caring about The neighborhoods around 135 King Street are a run-down collection of multi-family homes who shouldn’t expect better NoPornNorthampton has not proven beyond any possible doubt that a Capital Video porn shop at 135 King […]
Businessman to Russell Denver: “You’re a facilitator”
On August 30, Arthur Arena of Capital Enterprises (West Springfield, MA, no relation to Capital Video), wrote to Russell Denver to express his objection to the porn shop proposed for 135 King Street in Northampton. Mr. Denver is president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. NoPornNorthampton had earlier contacted the ACCGS because […]
Capital Video Planning Board Application Slips Another Deadline
NPN checked in with Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development at midday today. Although Capital Video picked up a Planning Board Application form over two weeks ago, they still have not completed it and turned it in. This means they are now too late to have their application considered at the public planning meeting of […]
Greater Springfield Chamber’s Response to Citizen Concerns: “Stop Sending Emails”
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 […]
Feminist Action Mobilization Holds First Demonstration at 135 King Street
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 […]
Bringing Compassion to the First Amendment
Blogger Hugo Schwyzer is a “progressive Anabaptist/Episcopalian Democrat (but with a sense of humor), a community college history and gender studies professor, animal rights activist, ENFP Gemini, avid marathoner, aspiring ultra-runner, die-hard political junkie, and (still) the proud father of the most amazing chinchilla on God’s green earth.”On August 25, Schwyzer reprinted the post that […]
The Republican: “Porn profitable for firm’s CEO”
Today’s Republican profiles Capital Video and its owner, Kenneth Guarino.“Guarino, the chief executive of Capital Video Corp., has done well enough in the pornography business to buy a Beverly Hills mansion. In fact, pornography has been so lucrative for him that he had to pay ‘tribute’ money to keep the mob from muscling in, according […]