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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.
Manufacturing

Marlborough company creates laser defense system to tackle drone threats

Marlborough-based firm IPG Photonics is launching a high-energy laser defense system designed to tackle the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems. 
Real Estate

Realterm buys Milford trucking facility for $6M

The site is leased to Ryder and PLM Fleet.
Government & Politics

State’s West-East rail project, connecting Worcester with more frequent service to Springfield and Albany, receives $3.5M from federal government

The funding will be used to develop a service development plan examining the feasibility of a Boston-to-Albany intercity passenger rail route.
Banking & Finance

BJ’s Wholesale Club member count grows to 8 million

Income from its membership fees, which were raised in January for the first time in seven years, grew 9% year-over-year to $123.3 million. 
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Arts & Entertainment

🔒Polar Park’s second inning: Almost five years into a 35-year project, WooSox are still drawing fans, but key parcels are underutilized

Since a tense November meeting between Worcester Redevelopment Authority and key ballpark district stakeholder Madison Properties, not much has changed in terms of groundbreakings or sales at Madison-owned parcels near the Polar Park baseball stadium.
Arts & Entertainment

Claude Monet immersive experience to replace Van Gogh exhibition at Mercantile Center

It’s out with Van Gogh, in with the new, as “Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience” is heading to Worcester.
Real Estate

Sterling warehouse sold for $4.3M in sale-leaseback deal

A 36,977-square-foot industrial building in Sterling has been sold, part of a sale-leaseback deal which will see its former owner remain at the site.
Banking & Finance

St. Mary’s Credit Union picks former M&T Bank executive as new CEO

Fresh off announcing an upcoming merger with a Framingham-based credit union, St. Mary’s Credit Union in Marlborough has selected a new leader.
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Real Estate

Baba Sushi owner’s proposed five-story Shrewsbury St. apartment complex seeks ZBA approval

The proposal would see a five-story building featuring 24 residential units and 2,400 square feet of commercial space constructed.
Government & Politics

Task force report attempts to unpack hospital discharge backlog problem

Each day, more than 2,000 patients remain stuck in hospitals even after being cleared to leave.
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