Restaurants Coming, Going On North Shore: Patch PM

SALEM, MA — It's Monday, July 27. Here's what Patch has been covering on the North Shore and across Massachusetts today.

A beloved Salem restaurant is the latest local eatery to fall victim to the coronavirus. Scratch Kitchen, which opened in 2011, said Monday it had closed.

"It has come with a lot of hard thinking and was not an easy decision but we will be closing Scratch Kitchen," the restaurant said in a Facebook post Monday. "We will miss you and hope you are doing well during this period of time."

Meanwhile, Beverly will be getting a new restaurant this fall. Rossetti Restaurant, an Italian restaurant with locations in Lynn and Winthrop, plans to open in a 3,900-square-foot space at North Shore Common. Jason Maynard, formerly of Mistral Restaurant in the South End, will serve as executive chef.

Also on the North Shore today:

Beverly Police Pull Despondent Woman From Bridge

The woman did not respond to pleas from the officers, according to Beverly police department news release, and continued to inch towards the edge of the bridge. Officers Ryan Hegarty and Justin Shairs grabbed the 53-year-old Beverly woman and pulled her to safety.

Peabody Couple Plead Not Guilty To Drug Charges

During the October arrest, Peabody police seized 3.5 pound of marijuana from the car. During a search of the couples' home, they recovered items used in making and selling marijuana and THC-infused edibles. They also recovered more marijuana, THC vaping devices, pharmaceutical drugs, hallucinogenic mushrooms and an unspecified amount of money.

Also today:

• 20-Year-Old Dies In Shooting Outside Revere Beach Ice Cream Shop

Across Massachusetts

Eduardo Rodriguez Awaits Test On COVID-Related Heart Issue

Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez said he is awaiting results of additional testing after doctors recently discovered an issue with his heart they believe is a result of his recent bout with COVID-19. The 27-year-old left-hander tested positive for the coronavirus before the start of summer camp, but was cleared and returned to workouts on July 18.

Also today:

• Massachusetts COVID-19 Case Counts on the Rise Again
• Massachusetts Schools Are Still The Best In The Nation: Study
• Quincy Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Graduation
• Colleges Plan For Virus Testing, But Strategies Vary Widely

Dave Copeland writes for Patch and can be reached at dave.copeland@patch.com or by calling 617-433-7851. Follow him on Twitter (@CopeWrites) and Facebook (/copewrites).