Week in Review: Armed Robbery, Water Violations, Pirate Flag Flies Over Bank

A 43-year-old Garfield resident allegedly tried to snatch two bottles of liquor in Glen Rock before attempting to mace a security guard who tried to stop her from fleeing with an accomplice.

The flag may be done, but the mystery continues. A pirate flag was seen over the closed Bank of America building in Ridgewood, leading to questions of a subtle public protest of the financial sector.

Village school officials admitted violating water restrictions with sprinklers all systems go on Saturday, the one resident claims the violations were far more extensive. Residents, on the other hand, have largely abided by restrictions. The utility reported a 20 percent loss of water in 2011.

Can the school district give residents a break with no school tax next year while not jeopardizing the quality of schools? Board member Jim Morgan and others want to investigate the possibility of forgoing a $1.65 million allowed increase.

New information that the village's stormwater system might be more interwoven with residents' properties along Marshall and Wilson Pl. has led the village to reconsidering their refusal to clear a troublesome ditch.

Yet another plan to hoist more maintenance responsibility onto property owners was rejected by villagers. Village staff proposed a plan that would have forced residents to clear the area between the sidewalk and the curb, citing safety factors.

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