Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Ex-Rockette stresses self-esteem, inclusion

    Dance studio owner celebrates milestones BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A Rockettes influence is seen in the kick line in front of the Milltown studio. MILLTOWN — Susan Sinibaldi has always aimed high throughout her dance career. From her kicks that reach for the stars with the Rockettes to her lofty level of community support,…

  • Ensemble’s ‘Nutcracker’ to christen new theater

    No. Brunswick native guests in role of Sugar Plum Fairy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The holiday season will come alive on stage next week when the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble brings “The Nutcracker” to East Brunswick. North Brunswick native Jessica Batten, seen in a previous performance with Clifford Williams, returns to the New Jersey…

  • A new road is planned for New Road and Rt. 1 in S.B.

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One of Route 1’s problematic intersections is now slated for a face-lift. The state Department of Transportation held a meeting at town hall recently to explain what the plan is for the intersection of Route 1 and New Road. Councilman Joseph J. Camarota Jr. said the $1…

  • Instead of Disney on Broadway, group brings Broadway to Disney

    Students from North and South Brunswick perform in Florida BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Young performers in the New Jersey Repertory Theatre group pose at SeaWorld in Florida. The troupe performed Broadway medleys together before large crowds outside of Shamu Stadium. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A local group of young performers recently returned from shows in…

  • Be wary of deer

    The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urges motorists to drive carefully during autumn when New Jersey’s deer are particularly active and likely to be darting into roadways. DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson issued a statement last week, stating that fall is breeding season for white-tailed deer and that drivers should be aware that these animals…

  • Arts grants available for programs and projects

    TRENTON — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has arts grants available for the fiscal year 2010. Through its Organizational Grant Program, the council assists eligible organizations in serving the people of New Jersey through arts programs and projects. The council has general operating support grants available for New Jersey-based, non-profit organizations with…

  • Cancer patients tell of the dangers of smoking

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Tobacco kills more than 400,000 Americans each year, more than alcohol, heroin, homicide, car accidents and AIDS combined. Each day, about 4,000 children under age 18 smoke for the first time, and more than 2,000 become new daily smokers. One-quarter of 12- to 13-year-olds who smoke as…

  • Theater-goers can follow the yellow brick road to S.B.

    ‘Wizard of Oz’ production this weekend at Crossroads South BY MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — There’s no place like home is a sentiment most will be having this Thanksgiving weekend, but the well-known phrase also applies to the New Jersey Repertory Theatre’s upcoming performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” The show is directed…

  • NBTHS using outside co. for drug testing

    Principal wants to ensure confidentiality, reliability of data BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Township School District will now use Sports Safe Testing Services to handle the North Brunswick Township High School’s random drug-testing policy. Sports Safe will confidentially administer lists of chosen students, who will come down anonymously to the nurse’s office…