According to a proposal heard by Tamworth selectmen, this former Italian restaurant on Route 16 called Bella Italia is to become a "gentlemen's club." Tamworth has no zoning so there wasn't much the board could say. (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)
Prospective Tamworth gentleman's club owner Joe Pepe, standing at right, tells Conway Daily Sun reporter Daymond Steer (left) that the strippers at his club, Smokin' Joes, would be partially covered. (IMAGE COURTESY GOVERNMENTOVERSITE.COM)
According to a proposal heard by Tamworth selectmen, this former Italian restaurant on Route 16 called Bella Italia is to become a "gentlemen's club." Tamworth has no zoning so there wasn't much the board could say. (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)
Prospective Tamworth gentleman's club owner Joe Pepe, standing at right, tells Conway Daily Sun reporter Daymond Steer (left) that the strippers at his club, Smokin' Joes, would be partially covered. (IMAGE COURTESY GOVERNMENTOVERSITE.COM)
I mentioned this proposal on the Tamworth Exchange and this led to several comments, some comedic. Some people were dismayed at the idea of such a business which might attract dubious characters in our town. I lived in NYC and learned to ignore such things, but I certainly hope it never comes to reality.
Where does the gentleman expect the dancers to come from? Strippers are normally in populated cities, not rural towns. Also, the better clubs have a large supply of strippers because no one wants to see the same strippers every week. I don't believe he has done his diligence. But hey, the building sits empty.
I like it. It's called freedom. The guilded town of Bedforf has one.
When opening, a few years ago, the Bedford police chief said "our officers will keep a close eye on it". It's been the most requested assignment ever since. Best of luck to Pepe!
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I mentioned this proposal on the Tamworth Exchange and this led to several comments, some comedic. Some people were dismayed at the idea of such a business which might attract dubious characters in our town. I lived in NYC and learned to ignore such things, but I certainly hope it never comes to reality.
Great, another old white pedo looking to groom young ladies. Get out of here old man.
As the Valley continues its descent into the depths...
Maybe a few massage parlors, and casinos just to round things out.
Where does the gentleman expect the dancers to come from? Strippers are normally in populated cities, not rural towns. Also, the better clubs have a large supply of strippers because no one wants to see the same strippers every week. I don't believe he has done his diligence. But hey, the building sits empty.
I like it. It's called freedom. The guilded town of Bedforf has one.
When opening, a few years ago, the Bedford police chief said "our officers will keep a close eye on it". It's been the most requested assignment ever since. Best of luck to Pepe!
The puritans are never happy anyway.
The proposal reminds me of the tv series Hee Haw.
More like Walking Tall. And talk about a cliche', the police will get a new building out of this deal, courtesy of the owner.
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