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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.

Great Brook Valley residents now eligible for cannabis business ownership assistance program

Residents of Great Brook Valley in Worcester are now eligible to receive technical assistance and training to become business owners and employees in the legal cannabis industry.

Cannabis businesses urge local governments to return impact fees, as Uxbridge pays $1.2M to settle lawsuit

“Hopefully this is a cautionary tale for those municipalities that are still resistant to refunding unsubstantiated community impact fees,” Thomas MacMillian, the legal representative for Caroline’s, told WBJ in an email.

Shirley wellness center receives $50K North Central chamber loan to hire seven employees

Katallage Wellness Center, a new holistic health business in Shirley, has received $50,000 in loan financing from...

Marlborough private school receives key accreditation, international approvals in expansion effort

NEASC accreditation and approval from ICE will help the school expand its student body, according to head of school Tom Woelper.
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🔒Parking paralysis: Developers, activists, and city officials say parking requirements are blocking needed development

With concerns over a lack of affordable housing dominating headlines, communities across the country are starting to reconsider the issue of mandatory parking minimums.

Definitive Healthcare CEO resigns, founder takes role on interim basis

The founder of Framingham-based healthcare commercial intelligence firm Definitive Healthcare is back at the helm of the company on an interim basis, following the resignation of CEO and board member Robert Musslewhite.

Advocate calls for reopening of Marlborough MBTA station, $290M+ in Framingham/Worcester line improvements

The report calls for a number of improvements to Framingham/Worcester Line service.

Former Saint Vincent executive to lead effort to address Mass. nursing shortage

A face familiar to the Worcester healthcare community has been tasked with tackling the statewide nursing shortage.
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Sturbridge pickleball facility set to open in February

Another indoor pickleball facility is set to open in Central Massachusetts, as PickleBall U in Sturbridge plans to open its doors in February.

Eastern Acoustic Works to move headquarters to Franklin as part of expansion

“This expansion and relocation to Franklin is a great step for EAW in our plans for growth, as well as our continuous drive for innovation and technological advancement of how we can deliver the best quality sound systems and solutions to our customers,” TJ Smith, president of EAW, said in the press release.
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