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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.
Banking & Finance

IPG Photonics acquires German laser firm for $75M

IPG Photonics Corp., a global laser manufacturing firm headquartered in Marlborough, has acquired German firm cleanLASER for approximately $75 million. 
Manufacturing

Trio of Shrewsbury properties on Route 9 sold for $2.5M

The 1.34-acre property at 620 Turnpike Road contains a 15,540-square-foot warehouse; half is unoccupied, and the other half is occupied by Shrewsbury Marble & Granite.
Manufacturing

After October auction, 170-year-old Rockdale Mills Complex in Northbridge sold for $1.1M

The Rockdale Mills site, a 95-acre complex in Northbridge home to a cotton mill first built in the 1850s, has been sold for $1.1 million following an October auction to a Brookline-based entity.
Real Estate

After developer abandoned plans for 87-apartment project, UMass Memorial buys Shrewsbury Street parcel for $2.65M 

A Shrewsbury Street parking lot, which was the proposed site of a 87-unit apartment building, has been sold to UMass Memorial Health.
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Government & Politics

Redemption Rock Brewing will close permanently on Dec. 29

The closure will mark the end of a near-six-year run for the small craft brewery, which saw it navigate a global pandemic while becoming a prominent member of the city’s small business scene.
Real Estate

Following college closure, Seventh Day Adventists to move HQ from Lancaster to Westborough

The Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist has purchased a Westborough office building for $6.4 million.
Hospitality

Raising Cane’s planning first Worcester location

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has fired the latest salvo in the battle between a number of fast-casual chicken chains seeking a larger presence in Central Massachusetts.
Arts & Entertainment

Former Team USA badminton players buy Marlborough athletic club for $4M

A husband and wife pair of former high-level badminton players have purchased the Wayside Athletic Club in Marlborough.
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Government & Politics

🔒Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street

Plans call for the creation of five four-story buildings, alongside a parking deck and an open common area.
Agriculture

Mass. legalizes craft beer sales at farmers markets

The legislative change, completed as part of the sweeping economic development bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, allows for direct-to-consumer sales for off-site consumption.
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