Man arrested after alleged assaults on women

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Man Arrested After Alleged Assaults on Women in Winthrop

Police arrested a 25-year-old man Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted and harassed multiple women downtown, including allegedly trying to pull down a woman's pants outside the Wadsworth Building on Winthrop Street while she was with her child. Officers found him on Governor's Drive and used a taser when he allegedly resisted arrest. Three officers were injured, one of whom was taken to a hospital. After the arrest, other women reported being slapped at a bus stop and finding the man inside a Jefferson Street home, and he is expected to face charges including two counts of indecent assault and battery.

The Boston Globe

Steve Rogers Becomes Winthrop Police Chief Today

Deputy Chief Steve Rogers takes command as Winthrop's police chief on October 1, succeeding retiring Chief John Goodwin. Rogers will work with Goodwin through October 31 during a one-month transition.

Winthrop Transcript

Tech Thursdays: Learn the Library Catalog Today

Today, 10:00–10:45 a.m., the Hazlett Room session shows participants how to browse the catalog and request interlibrary loans from their own devices.

Winthrop Public Library & Museum

Parks and Rec Cooking Classes Start Today

Six-week cooking classes begin today at the Senior Center: grades 2–4 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. and grades 5–7 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. The series includes pizza, pumpkin whoopie pies and donuts.

Winthrop Parks & Recreation

Family Book Club Discusses "Esperanza Rising" Tonight

Double Booked Book Club meets tonight, 6:00–7:00 p.m., in the library's Children's Rooms to discuss Pam Muñoz Ryan's "Esperanza Rising." Grownups and kids are welcome; no registration is required.

Winthrop Public Library & Museum

Winthrop Pilot: Arts Funding Lags Behind Sports in Schools

The Winthrop Pilot reported that school sports coaching salaries substantially outpace spending on arts and music programs. Parents also pointed to the loss of the high school band program.

Winthrop Pilot

Tree Committee Meets Monday, October 5

The Tree Committee meets Monday, October 5, starting at 6 p.m., at 100 Kennedy Drive.

Town of Winthrop

Schools Share Massachusetts E-Bike, Moped and Scooter Rules

Winthrop Public Schools posted a handout outlining state rules for e-bikes, mopeds and motorized scooters, including where they may be used and helmet requirements. It summarizes existing state rules and does not announce a new town ordinance.

Winthrop Public Schools