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.

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.

Economy

Worcester-Boston employee compensation costs rising at slower rate than rest of nation

Compensation costs for private industry workers are on the rise in the large metropolitan area including Worcester, but at a rate that is slower than much of the rest of the nation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Associated Industries of Massachusetts names head of economic inclusion

In an effort to boost its diversity-related activities, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts have named Karen Wallace to the newly-created position of executive vice president of economic inclusion.

Health Care

Hologic expects layoffs at international facilities in 2024, totaling up to $8M in severance

The filing didn’t specify where or when the layoffs would take place, except they are part of a restructuring of its diagnostics division, which has been losing money due to a drop in sale of COVID tests.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester Bravehearts sold to owners of Masis Staffing Solutions

Following the December sale of the Worcester Red Sox, another local baseball franchise is under new ownership, as the Worcester Bravehearts have been sold.

Arts & Entertainment

Hudson Cultural Alliance obtains historic armory, aims to create entertainment center

A culture-focused nonprofit has assumed ownership of the historic Hudson Armory, setting the stage for a renovation to see the space turned into a regional arts and entertainment destination.

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