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.

Agriculture

🔒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.

Health Care

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.

Government & Politics

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.

Health Care

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Manufacturing

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.

Banking & Finance

Milford Regional reaches deal to join UMass Memorial system

After months of discussions, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester and Milford Regional Medical Center have signed a definitive agreement for corporate affiliation, allowing the struggling MetroWest hospital to receive support from Central Massachusetts’ largest healthcare system.

Manufacturing

Web Industries names Bemis Associates’ VP as new chief financial officer

Glidden attended the Senior Executive Chief Financial Officer Program at Columbia University in New York and holds a master’s degree in accounting from Bentley University in Waltham.

Real Estate

Worcester home sales declined 23% in 2023 as statewide sales fell to 12-year low

The amount of single-family homes sold in Worcester declined 22.5% in 2023, as the total number of statewide home sales fell to a 12-year low.

Real Estate

Hudson apartment complex sold for $40M to LA real estate firm

J Highlands at Hudson, a 158-unit apartment complex near Route 495 built in 2005, has been sold to a Los Angeles real estate investment firm for $39.5 million.

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