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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.
Economy

Mass. unemployment rate saw slight increase in November

For the second consecutive month, Massachusetts unemployment numbers saw a slight increase.
Agriculture

🔒Cannabis 2024 economic forecast: Businesses to struggle

Chaos would probably be a fitting description for the cannabis industry in general during 2023 and don’t expect that chaos to dissipate in 2024.
Economy

🔒Manufacturing 2024 economic forecast: Workforce problems to persist

The reverberations of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact will continue to impact the manufacturing space in 2024, as companies face challenges in adapting to supply chain shortages in certain sectors like pharmaceuticals, worker shortages, increased costs, and changing consumer trends.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Real estate 2024 economic forecast: Housing to hit a rough patch

Real estate remains an economic driver of the region, so expect the debate over the impact of growth to intensify in 2024.
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Economy

Unionized Hudson school bus workers secure pay boost with supplemental contract

Just over a month after they voted to unionize in November, Hudson school bus drivers and monitors have secured a pay boost and other benefits.
Hospitality

Worcester’s Mezcal Tequila Cantina planning move to East Central Street

A prominent Worcester restaurant is on the move again, as Niche Hospitality Group’s Mezcal Tequila Cantina will be moving to the former home of a Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub location.
Real Estate

Landscaping business purchases Sterling property for $675K

A West Boylston landscaping business has purchased a property located at 110 Worcester Road in Sterling for $675,000.
Energy

Grafton property sold to large solar company for $315K

A 28-acre plot of land in Grafton containing a solar farm has been sold to a corporation linked to a company describing itself as the largest owner and operator of on-site commercial solar operations in the country.
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Real Estate

Amazon opens same-day delivery site in Westborough, second in Mass.

As consumers scramble to complete their holiday shopping, Amazon has opened a same-day delivery facility in Westborough.
Government & Politics

Northborough developer sues Town over decision to block apartment development

Claiming the decision is based upon legally untenable grounds and exceeds the ZBA’s authority, DJF is asking the court to order the body to approve the special permit and site plan for the proposal.
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