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.

Government & Politics

🔒Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street

Plans call for the creation of five four-story buildings, alongside a parking deck and an open common area.

Agriculture

Mass. legalizes craft beer sales at farmers markets

The legislative change, completed as part of the sweeping economic development bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, allows for direct-to-consumer sales for off-site consumption.

Hospitality

Steve Uliss, owner of Firefly’s BBQ in Marlborough, passes away

Steve Uliss, founder of Firefly’s BBQ restaurant and catering company in Marlborough and a well-known figure in the Central Massachusetts culinary scene, died at age 61 on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Keeping it local: Small Central Mass. retailers are using community connections, product knowhow, and modern tech to claim their share of the holiday shopping...

Local retailers are using their community connections to make their presence known this holiday season.

Banking & Finance

Maynard school-to-housing project receives $3M from Clinton Savings Bank, MassDevelopment

An effort to convert a historic Maynard schoolhouse into a 12-unit, mixed-income apartment building has received $3 million in loan financing.

Health Care

German biotech firm opens $90M+ facility in Marlborough

After three years of work and nearly $100 million in investments, Sartorius opened its Center for BioProcess Innovation in Marlborough on Thursday.

Banking & Finance

Bollus Lynch merges with other long-time Worcester accounting firm

“While we are excited to offer our clients many new benefits, we’re also pleased to have the continuity of our entire team being part of this merger,” Maryann Copeland, co-managing partner of Singer & Lusardi, said.

Arts & Entertainment