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.

Hospitality

Official closure dates announced for two Stop & Shop stores in Central Mass., as Congressional delegation raises alarm over alleged price gouging

Stop & Shop locations in Worcester and Shrewsbury are set to close at the end of October, as the company faces questions over allegations of price gouging.

Agriculture

To better understand outdoor marijuana growing, regulators tour Hubbardston farm

Massachusetts cannabis regulators took a guided tour of a outdoor cannabis farm on Thursday, in an attempt to learn more about issues facing the relatively-small number of businesses in the state who have attempted to take marijuana production back to its outdoor roots.

Life Sciences

Akoya Biosciences names former molecular diagnostics CEO as new board chair

The Marlborough-based biotech firm has named Scott Mendel as its new chair of its board of directors.

Professional Services

Developers behind 105-unit proposal at former Fairway Beef site request third permit extension, citing costs

The developer behind the proposal to construct a 105-unit apartment building at the former site of the Fairway Beef meat market is seeking another permit extension.

Hospitality

Cannabis firm founded by Gen. George Patton’s family breaks ground on Marlborough dispensary

Green Meadows, a Southbridge-based cannabis company founded by descendants of General George Patton, has broken ground in Marlborough on its third retail location.

Banking & Finance

Rollstone Bank to join Newburyport holding company, as first female president of RBT set to take over in 2025

Rollstone Bank & Trust in Fitchburg will merge with River Run Bancorp, a Newburyport-based firm created as a multi-bank mutual holding company.

Energy

Former St. Gobain campus redevelopment granted $2.6M for infrastructure upgrades

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $2.6-million grant to support infrastructure improvements at the site.

Banking & Finance

DCU credit union plans $29B Silicon Valley merger

Digital Federal Credit Union in Marlborough has announced its intent to merge with First Tech Federal Credit Union, a financial firm based in California’s Silicon Valley.

Government & Politics