Board strips Scarpelli's pension, health benefits Suspension could be permanent after his sentencing on May 29 BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       It took members of the state pension board five minutes behind closed doors to decide to suspend former Brick Township Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli's pension benefits. And Scarpelli will have to wait until after his May 29 sentencing in federal court to learn if he will ever be able to... More ...       Former Brick resident Ron Brooks belts out a Springsteen classic along with the Mangos. Also seen is Jimmy Jett, Brick. Both men performed at the nonprofit Autoimmune Information Network's fundraiser "Jersey Rock Out," held on Sunday. More ... Residents should serve on new ethics committee Russell presents council members with list of 46 names as nominees BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Councilwoman Kathy Russell continued her quest to have only Brick Township residents, not council members, serve on the new township ethics committee. "I gave this a great deal of consideration," she said at the Feb. 20 council caucus meeting. "I'm asking you to consider citizens in... More ... Living a good life in the face of certain death Young couple vows to give their son as much of a childhood as they can BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Like most parents, Michelle and Michael Fox wanted only the best for their three children. And like all good parents, they would do anything to spare a child of theirs from suffering. So there will be no feeding tube for their young son, Tyler, when his time comes. More ... Drumming for dollars       Howell's Jessie Manna performs with Stuck in a Decade during the nonprofit Autoimmune Information Network's "Jersey Rock Out" fundraiser in Brick on Sunday. More ... Brick loses out in DOE autism money grants BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The state Department of Education awarded $15 million in autism grant money last week, but Brick wasn't among the school districts that will share in the wealth. "I would be crestfallen if we didn't meet the cut-off score," Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas L. Seiden... More ... Brick pursuing Beaton tract purchase again BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The pristine Beaton property, once targeted for development, may yet end up as open space. The township is in "active negotiations" with the Beaton family, council President Stephen C. Acropolis said recently. "We are actively pursing this piece of property aga... More ... Hitting the right note       Mike Zanin, Brick, plays for a good cause with the group Damage at the Autoimmune Information Network's fundraiser "Jersey Rock Out" on Sunday. More ... Charity basketball game       Four-year-old Tyler Fox plays with his pick of toys in his Wood Avenue home recently. The Brick Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 230 will dedicate all proceeds of a charity basketball game on March 16 to Tyler's family. See story, page 3. More ...