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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.

Median single-family home price in Worcester County nears $500K

While the median price of a single-family home in Central Massachusetts dropped in August after the traditional peak of the homesale season in mid-summer, the month saw higher prices and fewer sales than August 2024. 

State auctions off four Central Mass. properties to housing developers for $2M

Hoping to boost housing production in the state, the Gov. Maura Healey Administration has auctioned off four Central Massachusetts state-owned properties to private developers to convert the sites into housing.

Ringleader of Worcester home health fraud scheme pleads guilty

Felix Mercedes, a 35-year-old resident of Worcester, agreed to plead guilty on Thursday to billing MassHealth for more than $500,000 of services that were never provided.

Milford hotel sold for $3.3M to Newton firm

Amenities at the Sonesta Select Boston Milford include a fitness center, pool, on-site laundry, and a 24-hour business service center. The hotel was built around 1990.
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Sturbridge orthodontic firm acquired by Canadian company

Corus Orthodontists was founded in 2019 by a group of 18 orthodontists across North America.

Royal Crest Apartments in Marlborough, Wexford Village in Worcester sold for combined $202M

Both of the large apartment complexes were constructed in the 1970s.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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