EAST MARLBOROUGH: Sovana Bistro fire was accidental

I had two questions for East Marlborough supervisor Eric Matuszak: (1) What caused the Jan. 3 blaze that destroyed Sovana Bistro? and (2) How much longer is the roadwork on Route 82 south of Willowdale going to take?
Eric referred my questions to the new township manager, Neil Lovekin, who replied promptly. 
Answer #1:
John Weer, the County Fire Marshal, officially listed the fire as an "accident." The township has received an application for a demolition permit from the owner.
Answer #2: 
"The site contractor is working on installing the sanitary sewer and water lines across Rt. 82, and they are working to widen the road for the crosswalk installation that includes a concrete center island for refuge. It is unknown how long it will take to complete this task. PECO subcontractors are working in the area replacing poles and upgrades to their infrastructure. PECO will also be extending their gas main in the travel lane of Rt. 82 from the Willowdale Chapel to the Unionville Walk development; unknown time frame/schedule." 
Neil notes that "Toll Brothers is very eager to get their model house completed and all of these improvements need to be completed before they can open."
Thank you to Eric, Neil, and Jeff Simpson (East Marlborough's public works manager) for providing this info.