Eric Casey

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.

Real Estate

Following auction, former Becker College house sold for $230K

The sale of the 1812 House, a former Becker College property located at 981 Main St. in Leicester, has been finalized.

Education

Fitchburg State to offer 1st construction management grad program in Mass.

Fitchburg State University will launch a new, fully online construction management graduate program seeking to address disparities between the demand in project management professionals and the lack of available talent.

Energy

Ameresco-backed venture to build power project for military ocean facility in California

A joint venture including Framingham clean energy firm Ameresco has been awarded a contract to construct a backup power generation plant and underground transmission lines at a major military site in California.

Banking & Finance

North Central Mass. chamber to launch low-cost fund for real estate development

The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. is creating new funding opportunities for real estate developers.

Government & Politics

Auburn tentatively reaches $4M deal to buy Chuck’s Steakhouse for new fire station

A prominent steakhouse in Auburn could be transformed into the town’s newest firehouse.

Real Estate

Lawsuits piling up over unpaid work at now-bankrupt Heywood hospital

The lawsuit against Consigli was filed in Worcester County Superior Court on Monday by Structures Unlimited, a New Hampshire-based company specializing in the construction and installation of skylights.

Real Estate

Owner of Worcester nail salon sells building for $690K

A mixed-use building located at 51 Hamilton St. in Worcester containing a nail salon studio and an apartment has been sold to a Southborough-based corporation.

Manufacturing

Lancaster auto shop sold for $600K

A Lancaster auto repair shop and an adjacent parking lot have been sold to the owner of a Clinton-based auto garage.

Banking & Finance

Dean College hires Lesley University executive as new CFO

Following the retirement of longtime CFO Kathleen McGuire, Dean College has named Thomas Pistorino as the school’s new chief financial officer and treasurer.

Life Sciences