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.

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

Psychemedics hires new VP of finance amid executive shakeup

Psychemedics, an Acton-based manufacturer of drug testing kits, has hired Daniella Mehalik as the company’s vice president of finance.

Agriculture

🔒Hazy future: Five years after recreational legalization, cannabis faces multiple battles in the next five years

While the first five years saw more than $5 billion in sales and hundreds of businesses opening, uncertainty awaits ahead for the next five years.

Professional Services

Milford construction firm, Boston developer sued over $5M Waltham contract

Consigli Construction of Milford and BP Third Avenue LLC have been sued by an Acushnet-based plumbing and heating company over allegations of a lack of payment.

Real Estate

New coworking offices planned for Worcester, Leominster, Southborough

International Workplace Group plans to open up several new co-working spaces in Massachusetts, including two in Worcester, one in Southborough, and one in Leominster.

Hospitality

Tree House Brewing sued by minority shareholder over profits

The lawsuit, filed in Hampden County Superior Court on Wednesday, alleges Nathan Lanier and Damien Goudreau took a number of steps to box out Granger from financially benefiting from the company’s rapid growth and expansion.

Government & Politics

Worcester unemployment rates ticks up, yet remains low

The unemployment rate in Worcester County moved slightly upwards in October, mirroring statewide numbers.

Government & Politics

Worcester home sales decline continues as prices rise further

The total amount of single-family homes sold in Worcester declined in October, as the median sale price for homes in Massachusetts continues to climb, a continuation of trends seen in September and August.

Real Estate