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.

Banking & Finance

Central Mass. cannabis businesses granted $5M in latest push to boost industry equity

This second round of funding awarded on Dec. 23 followed an application process announced in September.

Nonprofits

Owner of former Fallon HQ to partner with Catholic nonprofit to convert Worcester office building into affordable condos

As part of the partnership, Synergy will transfer ownership of Two Chestnut Place to the Boston-based nonprofit.

Real Estate

Hudson luxury apartments sold to Swiss firm for $67M, a 20% jump from 2022 sale price

The sale price breaks down to a price of about $379,260 per unit.

Arts & Entertainment

Wachusett Brewing parent to merge with Harpoon’s owner, in latest craft beer shakeup

Dan Kenary, a Worcester native and Mass. Bay Brewing’s co-founder and CEO, will lead the new entity as CEO.

Energy

Berlin daycare, gas station sold for combined $8.8M

Once a small farming community, Berlin’s population has climbed 16.1% since the creation of Riverbridge Village in 2009.

Economy

Sixth round of MNA complaints levied against Saint Vincent claim understaffing played a role in two patient deaths

The MNA has filed a sixth round of complaints to state and federal regulators regarding Saint Vincent Hospital.

Real Estate

Boston-based developer buys site of proposed Lancaster distribution park for $5.7M

GFI Partners, a Boston-based developer focusing on industrial properties, has purchased the site of a proposed industrial park in Lancaster for $5.73 million.

Economy

Future site of 260-unit, wooden-framed Milford apartment complex sells for $9M

A plot of land in Milford has been sold for $9.1 million to a California-based residential developer, as the firm plans on teaming up with a Japanese firm to construct two all-wood residential buildings.

Banking & Finance