Author: Staff Writer

Source: World Sikh News

http://worldsikhnews.com/10%20June%202009/Williams%20zoners%20say%20Sikhs%20can%20turn%20cheese%20factory%20into%20place%20of%20worship.htm

A small group of practicing Sikhs plan to bring the teachings of devotion, equality and social justice to Williams Township by converting a former cheese factory near Interstate 78 into a gurdwara.

The local Zoning Hearing Board gave Sikh Sadh Sangat Inc. approval last Wednesday to change the defunct Crivellaro Cheese & Bakery building at 45 Hilton St. into a Sikh place of worship in Williams Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

''This institution will be a credit to the community and the diversity of the community,'' Daniel Cohen, lawyer for Sangat Inc., told the zoners. ''These are high-quality people who only want to be able to practice their faith in peace and harmony.''