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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.
Hospitality

🔒New England-style bistro opens in Westborough plaza

The restaurant replaces Tavolino Italian Gourmet, which operated in the space for more than a decade before abruptly closing in February.
Government & Politics

AG official dedicated to open government appointed to cannabis oversight agency

Carrie Benedon joins the five-member commission.
Banking & Finance

🔒Aspen Aerogels stung by EV market downturn, taking $6.3M loss in third quarter, as new CFO takes over

Citing the downtown in the United States’ electric vehicle market, Aspen Aerogels said it is looking to continue diversifying into other markets.
Real Estate

🔒Developer plans restaurant, 44 apartments in historic Downtown Worcester building

Formerly known as the Waldo Street Police Station, the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Education

🔒Worcester voters back non-binding ballot question calling for City to tap into universities’ endowments

The question asked voters if they supported requiring private colleges and universities to invest 0.5% of their endowments annually into a community impact fund.
Manufacturing

🔒German manufacturer consolidates U.S. operations into new large Shrewsbury HQ

German manufacturer Physik Instrumente has opened a new U.S. headquarters in Shrewsbury, part of an attempt to improve its operations in the Americas and adapt to tariffs.
Economy

Southborough high-end car insurer acquired by large New York firm

Hayden Wood Insurance Agency in Southborough, a firm with a specialty in insuring collector cars and motorsport vehicles, has been acquired by New York-based financial firm.
Real Estate

🔒Money on the sidelines: Real estate is having a rough year, but premium properties are still catching the attention of investors

Uncertainty seems to be the overarching theme of business in 2025, and commercial real estate has been no exception.
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Real Estate

🔒Running out of retail: Second-generation restaurant spaces are driving demand in Central Mass. retail real estate

Todd Alexander, an executive vice president at Worcester real estate brokerage Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates who focuses...
Hospitality

Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50K to fund accessibility upgrades

The Bull Run Restaurant, a historic tavern in Shirley dating back nearly 300 years, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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