An owner of Molly’s (or at least someone who plays one on the Internet) checked in at the Eat At Joe’s forum with this scoop:

Just a little info in response to questions regarding Mollys and Nortons in Soualrd. The owners of Mollys are purchasing Nortons (I am one of the owners). The plan is to combine the 2 properties by opeing up the courtyard. The details of the concept are still being developed however here are a few things that have been decided. The Nortons space will remain a restaurant. The Patios will be combined and food will be available on the entire patio. The current Mollys will remain bar oriented but food will now be available. The restaurant will be non-smoking (if you want to smoke you can go to the patio or the bar at Mollys). The menu is in development. You have my word, it won’t be white table cloth fine dining but it will be way above typical bar food. There are still some hurdles to clear but we hope to be open around the beginning of June. Questions are welcome and I’ll do my best to answer them.