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.

Professional Services

Lawsuit settlement about realtors’ commissions unlikely to loosen tight Central Mass. housing market, Warren Group says

The Central Massachusetts housing market will see little immediate impact on prices or number of sales in the wake of a national $418-million settlement.

Arts & Entertainment

Clark launching new visual arts masters program

Clark University in Worcester is launching a new masters of fine arts program in visual arts that will provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work at one of the state’s most prominent museums.

Energy

Westborough firm chosen as subcontractor for $27.5M energy upgrade to South Carolina Marine Corps facility

The upgrades, which are expected to be completed by February 2026, will help make the air station’s infrastructure more resilient.

Education

QCC, MWCC receive $243K for healthcare and IT workforce development

The grants are part of the Training Resources And Internships Network, which is designed to address the skills development needs of long-term unemployed, underemployed, and new entrant adults in the state.

Government & Politics

Former Christmas Tree Shops plaza in Shrewsbury sold for $13.6M as Town considers site for MBTA zoning

The parcel is part of a proposed overlay under consideration by the Town to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Law.

Retail

Operation of D’Errico’s Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier

D'Errico's Market has been operating in Worcester since 1947.

Education

Clark receives $10M donation toward new climate-focused school

Clark is in the process of hiring a dean to lead the school once it commences operations.

Government & Politics

Worcester launches rental registry program, $300 daily fine for non-compliance

This fine has already become the target of proposed reform by elected officials, as District 3 Councilor George Russell, who is a real estate broker, has submitted a request to Batista to provide the City Council with an amendment to reduce the fine to $10 per day.

Banking & Finance

National accounting firm closes 100-year-old Gardner office

The Gardner location, based at 55 Lake St., was first opened in 1924 as the firm’s first office in New England.

Banking & Finance

Clinton cannabis company settles $460K lawsuit over unpaid HVAC installation

John Perten, an attorney from Boston-based law firm Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, which represented Chiller in the case, declined to disclose details of the settlement to WBJ.

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