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.
Following the December sale of the Worcester Red Sox, another local baseball franchise is under new ownership, as the Worcester Bravehearts have been sold.
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.
In the wake of a survey showing manufacturing companies are losing confidence in the state’s current business climate, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has launched the Manufacturing Council of North Central Massachusetts in an effort to enhance the organization’s support of the industry.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the Worcester area was $3.10 per gallon of regular unleaded on Tuesday, 2 cents higher than the price of $3.08 seen a week ago but 3 cents lower than the price of $3.13 seen on Jan. 6.
A letter of interest submitted by Synergy and included as part of the agenda packet for Tuesday’s City Council meeting says a plan to convert office space to housing of this magnitude has not been previously attempted in Massachusetts.Â
The 119-room, four-floor hotel was built in 1999, according to Town of Milford property records. Amenities at the facilities include a fitness center, on-site laundry facilities, and an heated indoor swimming pool.