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Dudley, MA
In June 2016, the Dudley, MA Zoning Board denied the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester's request for a cemetery permit on 55 acres of farmland, citing special-tax status and legal standing issues. According to the Board, the property owner had not…
Culpeper County, VA
In early 2017, the Islamic Center of Culpeper (ICC) settled its lawsuit against the County of Culpeper for denying a pump and haul sewage permit for a new mosque construction in a rural zoning district where religious land use was permitted by right.…
Covington, KY
In October 2014, the Islamic Association of Northern Kentucky receives a conditional use permit for its learning center on Garrard Street. Neighbors had filed complaints over the use of the center for Friday congregational worship. Other issues…
Tags: Approved, CAIR, Community Center, Public Campaign
Cooksville, MD
The preliminary concept for the 65-acre property includes two school buildings, an administration building, a mosque, a daycare center, and residential facilities. The proposed on-site mosque would serve 800 local families, with a maximum occupancy…
Cobb County, GA
In April 2016, the East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC) received a special-use permit to build its cemetery. However, after construction began, Cobb County residents opposed the project at public hearings. Opponents cited adverse effects on property…
Tags: Approved, Built, Cemetery, Legislation, Public Campaign
Chisago County, MN
In December 2016, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners denied the Islamic Community of Bosniaks in Minnesota’s proposal for a small cemetery. Local residents had expressed concerns about property values, traffic, and aesthetics. After the U.S.…
Chantilly, VA
The Ahmadiyah Muslim Community Mosque in Chantilly, VA, was vandalized overnight between January 29 and 30, 2012, resulting in extensive exterior damage and $60,000 in repair costs. Following the vandalism, CAIR and the ADL called for local and…
Tags: ADL, Built, CAIR, Crimes Against Property, Mosque