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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.
Economy

Southborough high-end car insurer acquired by large New York firm

Hayden Wood Insurance Agency in Southborough, a firm with a specialty in insuring collector cars and motorsport vehicles, has been acquired by New York-based financial firm.
Real Estate

🔒Money on the sidelines: Real estate is having a rough year, but premium properties are still catching the attention of investors

Uncertainty seems to be the overarching theme of business in 2025, and commercial real estate has been no exception.
Real Estate

🔒Running out of retail: Second-generation restaurant spaces are driving demand in Central Mass. retail real estate

Todd Alexander, an executive vice president at Worcester real estate brokerage Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates who focuses...
Hospitality

Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50K to fund accessibility upgrades

The Bull Run Restaurant, a historic tavern in Shirley dating back nearly 300 years, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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Arts & Entertainment

NESN opens new playground at Worcester park

NESN celebrated the opening of a new playground at Worcester’s Harrington Field park, an initiative backed by...
Real Estate

🔒Acton apartment complex featuring 68 units sold for $17.5M

A joint venture between two Boston-area real estate firms purchased a 68-unit Acton apartment complex for $17.5 million. 
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Rucker Investments makes first investment in film industry with hockey drama on mental health

“This is our first time entering the film space, but the message resonated deeply with our team,” Jennifer Barys, CFO at Rucker Investments, said.
Government & Politics

Worcester contributes $1.25M to development of 59 affordable housing units

The funding will benefit eight rental and four first-time homeowner opportunities.
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Government & Politics

🔒Costco one step closer to opening in Southborough after Town voters approve zoning change

Southborough voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning change at a town meeting on Monday night, opening the door for a potential Costco location.
Real Estate

Parent company of ERA Key Realty Services names new CEO

HUNT Real Estate Corp., the parent company of ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville, has named a new CEO.
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