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.

Arts & Entertainment

Level99 secures $50M to boost expansion efforts as construction at Disney World begins

Level99 is in active negotiations in 15+ states, with the goal of locating urban and suburban markets with venues ranging from 30,000 to 45,000 square feet.

Banking & Finance

Devens hydrogen unicorn acquires NY firm, secures $400M for project financing

Devens-based Electric Hydrogen has acquired a New York firm also working to grow the concept of green hydrogen.

Environment

Feedback Earth site in Grafton sold for $4M as food recycling company known for odor issues exits state

After years of complaints regarding the smell emanating from its Grafton facility, food recycling firm Feedback Earth has sold the property for $4.04 million amid a move out of Massachusetts.

Banking & Finance

Longtime Fidelity Bank leader announces retirement

Ed Manzi has announced his retirement as Chairman & CEO of Fidelity Bank, after having led the Leominster-based financial institution for over 28 years.

Economy

RFK Community Alliance names Ernst as new chief operating officer

Ernst replaces interim chief operating officer Kathy Mills, who filled the role in January following the retirement of longtime RFK executive Cindy Wing.

Banking & Finance

🔒Revolutionary collapse: The rise and fall of the once-largest cannabis employer in Central Mass.

Just four years ago, Fitchburg-based company Rev Clinics was one of the biggest players in the Massachusetts marijuana industry, with its products available in about 75% of the then-200 dispensaries across the state.

Agriculture

Cannabis agency reaches $305K settlement with former communications chief, as total spent on employee disputes reaches $1.5M

“The settlement is a public vindication that underscores a toxic culture of retaliation and corruption at the Cannabis Control Commission."

Real Estate

Mill Street apartments, renovated after 2022 roof collapse, sold for $8.6M

The 32-unit apartment building at 267 Mill St. — site of a 2022 roof collapse which sparked a legal battle between tenants and the then-owners — has been sold to a new owner for $8.64 million.

Arts & Entertainment

Fitchburg Arts Community opens doors, providing 68 housing units for creatives

The campus was built using three former municipal buildings: the B.F. Brown School, the City’s High School Annex, and City Stables. NuVue Communities purchased the site in 2018.

Real Estate