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Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and Different Leaf Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he studied history and political science. He grew up in Marlborough and is currently a resident of Worcester.
Government & Politics

🔒Framingham firm lands $36M contract to construct tool and die facility for Army

Work on the project began in November, with an expected completion in June 2027.
Hospitality

Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week

The new location is part of a company effort to open 100 new restaurants in 2025.
Hospitality

Marlborough brewery to close at end of year

Flying Dreams is the latest Central Massachusetts craft brewery to cease operation.
Banking & Finance

Merger between DCU and California credit union finalized, Miyashiro to helm merged firm

The merger between Marlborough-based Digital Federal Credit Union and California-based First Tech Federal Credit Union will go...
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Government & Politics

🔒Worcester City Council sets 2026 tax rates

Mayor and Councilor-at-Large Joseph Petty said the City’s lower rate increases this year in comparison to cities like Boston and Cambridge will help drive business activity west.
Government & Politics

🔒After losing state contract, dental insurance firm to shutter Worcester office

The layoffs come after the state announced in October it would transition back to Wellesley-based DentaQuest as its third-party administrator for dental services.
Real Estate

🔒Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2M with plans for faculty housing

The property at 50 College St. will remain on the City’s tax rolls, said Holy Cross Director of Public Relations Nicoleta Jordan. 
Real Estate

🔒Large California investment firm sells Worcester apartments to local landlord for $14M

The 72-unit Flats at Merrill Pond apartment complex in Worcester is under new ownership, following its sale for $14 million to a prominent landlord in Central Massachusetts.
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Real Estate

🔒Arris Partners buys second Canal District warehouse site for $2.4M

“It was a natural extension of a property we already owned,” said John Garofalo, manager and co-founder of Arris Partners.
Real Estate

Koopman Lumber CEO’s sister to take over top role of family business from her brother

Dirk Koopman is stepping down as CEO of Koopman Lumber, with his sister Denise Brookhouse taking over the role.
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