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.

Environment

After raising $50M, Devens clean hydrogen facility awarded $43M federal grant

A clean hydrogen facility under construction in Devens has been awarded a $46.3-million federal grant, weeks after the company behind the project raised $50 million in private financing.

Banking & Finance

Developer behind two Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property

The 3.91-acre lot has been re-listed for sale with an asking price of $5.25 million.

Arts & Entertainment

WooSox promote longtime employee to be first female general manager in team history

With this promotion, Cooper becomes the third female general manager in Triple-A Minor League Baseball, according to a press release issued by the WooSox on Wednesday.

Economy

Central Mass. local unemployment rates climb slightly to start 2024

Local unemployment rates throughout Central Massachusetts climbed to begin 2024, although the January figures are still lower than the rate seen at that time last year.

Economy

DPH refutes Saint Vincent claim, says investigation into hospital conditions remains ongoing

The Massachusetts Nurses Association labor union wasted no time in criticizing the hospital for this misleading claim.

Health Care

Saint Vincent says DPH survey finds no issues with staffing or quality of care, even as DPH investigation remains ongoing

Despite the hospital's claims, DPH's investigation into Saint Vincent remains ongoing, according to the government agency.

Health Care

Milford Regional to open new Medway satellite location

Milford Regional Medical Center is hosting a ribbon-cutting for Milford Regional in Medway, a new community-based satellite location, on Wednesday.

Banking & Finance

Cornerstone Bank opens location on Main Street in Shrewsbury

Cornerstone Bank has opened a location on Main Street in Shrewsbury, marking the 11th branch for the Worcester-based financial firm.

Arts & Entertainment

Spencer candlepin bowling sold to Acton Bowladrome operator

A candlepin bowling alley that has operated in Spencer for 58 years has been sold to another longtime Central Massachusetts candlepin alley operator.

Banking & Finance

Athol public company to merge with Kentucky private equity firm, become privately-held

The L.S. Starrett Co., a publicly traded tool manufacturing company founded 144 years ago, plans to merge with a private equity firm and become a privately-held company.

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