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.

Real Estate

Fitchburg seeks proposals for downtown hotel lot left vacant by 2011 fire

Thirteen years after a fire destroyed the Johnsonia Building in Fitchburg, the City’s redevelopment authority has put out a request for proposals for the vacant lot.

Real Estate

TJ Maxx plaza in Acton sold for $38M to NY firm

Acton Plaza has been sold to New York real estate firm for $38 million.

Government & Politics

MassDEP fines three firms $168K over environmental incidents in Central Mass.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined three individuals and businesses with ties to Central Massachusetts, with the fines totaling $168,413.

Arts & Entertainment

Harpoon and Holy Cross team up to launch new beer

Boston-based Harpoon Brewery is teaming with the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester to launch Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA.

Manufacturing

Saint-Gobain breaks ground on new 47K-sq.-ft. Worcester administration building

France-based manufacturer Saint-Gobain broke ground on a new administration building Monday in Worcester.

Banking & Finance

Wayland apartment community sold for $98M to BlackRock by Alta on the Row owners

Alta Oxbow, located at 490-494 Boston Post Road, was sold in a deal finalized on Friday. A listing named several attributes that made it appealing for purchase, including the potential for rent increases at the site.

Government & Politics

WPI moving forward with plans to buy hotels for student housing, as Worcester officials ramp up pressure

WPI on Monday re-asserted its plans to buy two Worcester hotels, despite a pressure campaign against the move.

Economy

Sterling rock quarry worker killed by ledge collapse

The fatal incident drew a wide variety of first responders to the scene, including multiple local fire departments, the Massachusetts State Police, and officials from the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Government & Politics