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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.
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.
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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

New home construction has fallen 40% in Greater Worcester since 2008, with 2023 representing a 10-year low

Last year saw 1,349 privately-owned housing units housing permits issued in Greater Worcester, the fewest number of permits issued since 2013.
Banking & Finance

Heywood Healthcare exiting from bankruptcy

Heywood Healthcare has announced its stand-alone exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Economy

Worcester seeks to add 10K jobs by 2030 as City releases five-year strategic plan

The City of Worcester has released its five-year strategic plan, a document seeking to guide the city’s operations and development through fiscal 2029 and calls for the creation of 10,000 jobs over the next five years.  
Real Estate

Former roller skating rink in Westborough set for self-storage facility, restoration firm HQ after combined $4.2M deal

Two adjacent Westborough properties could soon be the home of a self-storage facility and the new headquarters of a building restoration company, following two separate property sales totalling $4.2 million.
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