NOPORNNORTHAMPTON - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/206959.xml NOPORNNORTHAMPTON - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 NoPornNorthampton Offers 500,000+ Words of Innovative Porn-Fighting Power http://www.prweb.com/releases/anti/porn/prweb571352.htm November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In support, NoPornNorthampton announces that its website now exceeds 500,000 words describing the harms of pornography, the misogynistic attitudes it inspires, the nature of today's porn industry, and practical strategies citizens can use to reduce the harm of adult enterprises in their neighborhoods. NoPornNorthampton, a citizens' association formed in 2006, aims to integrate and publicize the best strategies seen during the past half-century of anti-porn activism. It advocates the concept of sustainable sexuality--"green sexuality"--characterized by long-term, mutually respectful relationships between two equals. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/anti/porn/prweb571352.htm NoPornNorthampton Reaches Out to Springfield, MA, Neighborhood with Advice on Adult Enterprises http://www.prweb.com/releases/amazing/net/prweb522036.htm Adult enterprises can put their surroundings at risk for "secondary effects": crime, blight, hazardous trash and harassment of passersby. NoPornNorthampton has mailed over 1,700 letters to voters in Springfield, MA, suggesting actions they can take to reduce these risks and enjoy safe, prosperous neighborhoods. (PRWeb May 1, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/amazing/net/prweb522036.htm Northampton Citizens Appeal Adult Store Approval in Land Court http://www.prweb.com/releases/capital/video/prweb496436.htm Michael A. Kirby and Lucille J. Stone, long-time residents of Northampton, have appealed the approval of plans to build a Capital Video store just steps from their home. Capital Video, which operates a large national chain of adult stores, plans to sell hard-core pornographic magazines and videos. The appeal, filed on January 8 with the Massachusetts Land Court, asks the court to require Capital Video to prepare plans that conform to Northampton's Zoning Ordinance and address the concerns of the community. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/capital/video/prweb496436.htm Northampton, Massachusetts Passes Zoning to Safeguard Homes from Large Adult Businesses http://www.prweb.com/releases/adult/zoning/prweb472312.htm Northampton, Massachusetts, the home of Smith College, passed new zoning legislation on November 2 to protect neighborhoods from the "secondary effects" of adult businesses. Large adult enterprises and establishments with porn viewing booths are restricted to Northampton's Highway Business District and must be at least 500 feet away from homes, schools, houses of worship, and certain other places where children are likely to be found. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/adult/zoning/prweb472312.htm NoPornNorthampton Issues an Open Letter to Barry G. and Annette E. Goldberg of Longmeadow, MA http://www.prweb.com/releases/northampton/goldberg/prweb425251.htm http://www.nopornnorthampton.org [NoPornNorthampton] opposes Capital Video Corporation's plans to locate a pornographic video and magazine shop at 135 King Street in Northampton, MA (population 29,000). This location is surrounded by homes, schools, churches and counseling centers. NoPornNorthampton calls on the owners of the property, Barry G. and Annette E. Goldberg of Longmeadow, MA, to terminate their relationship with Capital Video and find a more suitable tenant for their property. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/northampton/goldberg/prweb425251.htm NoPornNorthampton Fights Porn King's Plans for Northampton, Massachusetts http://www.prweb.com/releases/northampton/noporn/prweb407425.htm Kenneth Guarino, President-CEO of Capital Video Corporation, plans to open a porn shop with 20 private viewing booths at 135 King Street in Northampton, Mass. Close to Northampton's historic downtown, this location is surrounded by homes, schools, churches and counseling centers. Northampton is the home of Smith College, the nation's largest liberal arts college for women. Concerned citizens have formed NoPornNorthampton to call attention to the disease, decay and crime associated with porn shops, and assist the town in finding appropriate solutions. Find out more at NoPornNorthampton.org. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2006)

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