The historic Mill Race Inn at 183 Buck Road in Northampton Township, a gristmill dating to 1787, was severely damaged by a suspected arson fire on the morning of March 15. The building had long been considered a blight and fire hazard by the township — as noted in a 2013 official report — having suffered repeated setbacks, including Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and a dam break in 2001. The fire comes at a critical moment: the township had approved a redevelopment plan in February by MJ Costigan Builders LLC to transform the long-blighted property into 33 age-restricted condominiums and office space. The developer plans to expedite removal of additions to the original structure and secure the property as the redevelopment agreement awaits one final outside agency approval before being finalized.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 3/16/2026 & Bucks County Courier Times; 3/17/2026