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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

🔒Restaurateurs buy unique Castle in Leicester for $1.35M

The operators of Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Leicester have bought the distinct property for $1.35 million.
Government & Politics

🔒Major developments in Worcester, Littleton granted $7M in state funding

The largest grant went toward funding infrastructure upgrades at the site of King Street Common in Littleton.
Manufacturing

🔒Three Flexcon executives depart as company names new CEO

Three of Flexcon’s top executives have departed the company, as the Spencer-based film and adhesive manufacturer has named a new CEO.
Government & Politics

Gardner optics firm lands $723K order for fighter pilot AR headset project

Precision Optics says the global aviation AR market is expected to grow more than 20% by 2030, with the technology reducing cost and the potential for training-related accidents. 
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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.
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