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Mosque Proposed for Upper Saddle River: Zoning Battle Sparks Local Petition

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Proposed Mosque in Upper Saddle River Sparks Local Debate Ahead of Planning Board Meeting

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

A new zoning application to establish a Muslim place of worship in Upper Saddle River has captured the attention of local residents. The proposal, submitted by the Jersey City-based Islamic center Markazi Sunni Rizvi Jamia Masjid, seeks to convert a historic borough property into a local mosque.

The Upper Saddle River Planning Board is scheduled to review the application on June 10, starting with a closed session to receive legal advice.

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