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.

Real Estate

Pennsylvania firm planning 20 luxury homes in Hopkinton near marathon starting line

The Elmwood Farms subdivision was originally approved in 1989, but the lots include a part of the subdivision that was never constructed.

Health Care

Biomedical firm with Marlborough location hires new CEO

Bruning, who has served on StageBio’s board of directors for the previous five years, has more than 25 years of experience with companies providing preclinical testing services.

Nonprofits

Greater Worcester Community Foundation reactivates nonprofit support center with $1M

Greater Worcester nonprofits will soon receive a helping hand, as the Greater Worcester Community Foundation is relaunching full programing from its Nonprofit Support Center with a $1-million investment over the next three years.

Government & Politics

Q&A: With $108M, new West-East Rail director seeks to get long-awaited project on track

WBJ sat down with the director of the West-East Rail project to discuss what needs to happen in order to make frequent west-east service a reality.

Arts & Entertainment

Railers see bigger crowds in 2024, but attendance lags behind prior seasons as team makes playoff push

Despite the decrease, fan interest appears to be increasing as the team fights for a spot in the playoffs. The nine games the Railers have hosted so far in 2024 have seen an average turnout of 4,157 fans.

Economy

Saint Vincent nurses to petition leadership to raise staffing levels, claim union contract has been violated

The petition comes in the wake of a January announcement by MNA complaints had been filed to a number of federal and state officials regarding conditions at the hospital.

Government & Politics

Town of Spencer seeks developer to revitalize dilapidated firehouse

The 3,616-square-foot former firehouse is located in the Town Center Mixed Use zone, allowing for a number of potential uses, including multi-family housing, offices, or retail use.

Real Estate

Trader Joe’s plaza in Acton bought for $21M by owner of Framingham Whole Foods center

A shopping plaza in Acton featuring national brands including Trader Joe’s and Staples has been sold for $21 million.

Real Estate

Downtown Milford commercial building sold for 52% price increase after one year

Current tenants at the site include Sal’s Upholstery and the Milford Performing Arts Center.

Health Care

Boston Scientific receives FDA approval for opioid-alternate back pain treatment

Marlborough medical technology firm Boston Scientific has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its WaveWriter Alpha spinal cord stimulator device to be used to treat low back and leg pain deriving from a condition referred to as non-surgical back pain.

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