Overview
- The 13‑acre Saxon Avenue property was sold in June for $5 million by the Roman Catholic Montfort Missionaries to the United American Muslim Association.
- The UAMA has filed plans to convert the shuttered Catholic school into an Islamic all‑boys boarding school intended to house about 120 students and run faith‑based education programs.
- Supporters and the school's attorney, Samuel L. Bifulco, say the proposal complies with Town of Islip code and would include strict rules to limit student nuisance.
- Hundreds of residents packed a Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday to oppose the plan, arguing it would increase traffic, noise, and bypass residential zoning protections.
- Several zoning board members signaled the dormitory use may be allowed under town law, the board is actively reviewing the application, and no final approval or appeal decision has been reported.