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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three women were arrested at a local business when police executed a search warrant at 3 p.m. March 21 following a six-month undercover investigation. According to police, Oksun Hughes, of Voorhees, Meeja Gee, of Queens, N.Y., and Pilyo Kim, of Woodside, N.Y., were arrested at Pine Therapy Acupuncture in the Chadwick Square…

Route 9 bridge replacement will have impact on traffic FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A multi-million dollar bridge-replacement project scheduled to begin in spring 2003 and be completed in fall 2004 figures to create daily traffic tie-ups for motorists traveling north and south on Route 9 and between Englishtown and Freehold Borough on Route 522 through the…

The Gallery of Dance Dazzlers had a successful performance at the Star Systems Regional Competition held March 1-3 in Somerset. Dancers from the Freehold gallery competed in the categories of solo, duo, small groups and large groups. For group routines, the Gallery of Dance took home six platinum awards, 17 high gold awards and seven…

Staff Writer By dave benjamin Budget checks in at $24M with 1.5-cent tax increase MANALAPAN — The Township Committee’s 2002 municipal budget totaling $24,817,963 will raise the municipal tax rate 1.5 cents. Members of the governing body introduced the budget on March 26. A public hearing on the budget will be held on April 24…

Women’s group collecting used books The Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women is in need of books for its annual book sale, scheduled for June. Profits from the sale will be used for local and national scholarships and community projects. To arrange for donations of books, call Joan Odud, (732) 431-2297.

Staff Writer By clare M. masi Agreement between towns will pay for housing fix-ups FREEHOLD — Homes in the borough that need repair or refurbishing have just been given a gift — one that will keep on giving for years to come. According to Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina, the borough has recently entered into a…

Budget increases $2.3M, but tax rate stays stable By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — In a year when increases in local elementary school taxes and regional high school district taxes are imminent, the Township Council has announced that the 2002 municipal budget will hold the municipal tax rate at its 2001 level. During a…

The Evening Optimist Club of Freehold is offering scholarships to seniors of the class of 2002 who reside in the eight communities comprising the Freehold Regional High School District. Applicants must be in good academic standing, have been accepted to a two- or four-year post-secondary school, submit two letters of recommendation, submit a short essay…

Staff Writer By clare M. masi Friends planning dinner-dance to aid girl’s medical treatment MANALAPAN — A dinner-dance on behalf of Olivia Zonis will be held at the Manasquan Elks Club on April 21. Olivia, 6, of Manalapan, has a rare inoperable brain tumor. She recently completed six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation which, according…