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November 21, 2008

Court rules in favor of Adultland XXX

New life has been breathed into Adultland XXX in Pulaski Township.

Commonwealth Court ruled yesterday the township ordinance violated by the adult-themed business is too vague in how it defines holidays.

Adultland XXX, on Route 422, was cited for violating the ordinance, which requires such businesses to be closed on Sundays and recognized federal and state legal holidays.

The business was ordered to close for a year after being cited for opening on Flag Day 2006. It previously was cited for opening on Columbus Day 2005. It has remained open during the appeal process.

The owner, Eric Boron, an Ohio resident, said he had not been aware Flag Day is recognized as a holiday in Pennsylvania.

The court order said the township did not adequately define state-recognized holidays.

New Castle News reporter Nancy Lowry will have more details in Friday's edition.

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