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.
In 2016, 53.6% of Massachusetts voters cast a ballot in favor of legalizing marijuana like alcohol, kicking off the creation of an industry that has so far led to more than $6 billion in sales.
With the portal now up-to-date, CCC stats show $133.2 million in recreational cannabis sales in September, down 10% from the $148 million seen in August.
Shawmut Design and Construction, a Boston-based construction and design firm with offices in several major cities across the country, has opened an office in Worcester.
A 111,578-square-foot industrial building in Northborough has been sold for $19.1 million to Raith Capital Partners, a New York-based real estate investment firm.Â