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.

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

Former Shrewsbury Christmas Tree Shops location to become trampoline park, as Town shifts planned MBTA housing zone westward

The Town of Shrewsbury has developed an new plan for state-mandated multifamily zoning.

Manufacturing

Westborough toy manufacturer hires new EVP to boost North American sales

Clark has more than 20 years of experience working in the children’s toy industry.

Banking & Finance

Downtown Marlborough 92-apartment project receives $41.4M in private financing

The 92,000-square-foot building named Exchange Place is planned for the site of the closed Rowe Funeral Home.

Economy

Fueled by lack of inventory, home prices in Central Mass. remain high

July brought another month of high home prices to Central Massachusetts.

Arts & Entertainment

EcoTarium, WAM, Mechanics Hall among recipients of $3M in Worcester cultural grants

The City of Worcester has issued just under $3 million in grants designed to boost Worcester’s art and culture scene.

Education

WPI’s alleged plan to convert hotels into student housing faces pushback from Worcester leaders

An apparent plan by Worcester Polytechnic Institute to buy two hotel properties with the intent of converting them into student housing has upset some of the city’s most prominent business and political leaders.

Professional Services

Owner of site of 2022 Mill St. roof collapse sells Upton apartments for $6M

The owners of an apartment building in Upton, one of whom is the owner of a Worcester apartment complex that saw a roof collapse in 2022, have sold the Upton property for $6 million just over 14 months after they purchased it for $1.7 million.

40 Under Forty 2024: Tim Whittredge, real estate broker for Worcester’s urban core

Despite his young age, Whittredge has already had a large impact on the Central Massachusetts commercial real estate scene, particularly in Worcester’s urban core.

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