Old Grist Mill may soon reopen its doors

SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) The Old Grist Mill in Seekonk could soon be back in business, according to the restaurants owner.

According to the Sun Chronicle, the historic restaurant is expected to reopen by the end of February.

In June of 2012, a truck lost control and flipped near the restaurant on Fall River Avenue. The truck knocked down a utility pole and struck the gas meter for the restaurant, which ignited and spread fire into the building.

Fire crews tore the roof off while fighting the flames in order to get to the interior fire. The restaurant, which was built in 1745, was considered a total loss.

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the restaurants owner permits to rebuild in July of 2012.

Construction teams salvaged as much of the building as they could, such as the original Old Grist Mill tavern sign, and a few ducks from the restaurant's distinctive "duck wall."

There is no exact date set for the restaurants reopening.

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Old Grist Mill may soon reopen its doors