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.

Economy

Worcester businessman, two former lt. governors, Nobel laureate to lead search for next UMass Chan chancellor

The 20-member committee will be led by UMass Chan Trustee David Brunelle, co-founder and managing director of Worcester-based North Pointe Wealth Management.

Energy

Marlborough energy storage firm raises $7.5M for expansion plan

XL Batteries, an energy storage company based in Marlborough, has received $7.5 million in investment from Merrin...

Economy

Westborough EV battery recycler signs European deal with Chinese firm

Ascend Elements has signed a memorandum of understanding with a firm based in China to explore potential collaboration in Europe.

Life Sciences

Harvard Bioscience inks U.S. distribution agreement with Fisher Scientific

The company says the deal will allow customers to source a comprehensive range of precision tools from a single source, saving time and simplifying the procurement process.

Real Estate

Median single-family home price in Worcester County nears $500K

While the median price of a single-family home in Central Massachusetts dropped in August after the traditional peak of the homesale season in mid-summer, the month saw higher prices and fewer sales than August 2024.

Government & Politics

State auctions off four Central Mass. properties to housing developers for $2M

Hoping to boost housing production in the state, the Gov. Maura Healey Administration has auctioned off four Central Massachusetts state-owned properties to private developers to convert the sites into housing.

Government & Politics

Ringleader of Worcester home health fraud scheme pleads guilty

Felix Mercedes, a 35-year-old resident of Worcester, agreed to plead guilty on Thursday to billing MassHealth for more than $500,000 of services that were never provided.

Hospitality

Milford hotel sold for $3.3M to Newton firm

Amenities at the Sonesta Select Boston Milford include a fitness center, pool, on-site laundry, and a 24-hour business service center. The hotel was built around 1990.

Banking & Finance