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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.
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. 
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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.
Government & Politics

Worcester Housing Authority says state funding needed to complete apartments renovations

The two projects under works, the redevelopment of the Curtis Apartments on Great Brook Valley Avenue and the Lakeside Apartments on Lakeside Avenue, are dependent on state funding yet to be secured.
Arts & Entertainment

Westborough purchases former sports club for $8.8M, to convert into community center

The Town of Westborough has purchased the 65,765-square-foot building for $8.8 million.
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Economy

I.T. firm with offices in Worcester becomes 100% employee-owned

Founded in 1999 by CEO Delcie Bean when he was 14 years old, Paragus implemented an employee stock ownership plan in 2016 resulting in 40% of the company being turned over to employees. Now, the company has transitioned to 100% employee ownership.
Government & Politics

Lack of inventory continues to drive up single-family home prices in Central Mass.

The price of single-family homes in Central Massachusetts continues to climb, as median sales prices increased again in Worcester and Middlesex Counties during February. This is largely a continuation of trends seen in January and during the whole of 2023. 
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