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.

Government & Politics

🔒Clinton rolls out RFP for redevelopment of Downtown property

The Town of Clinton is seeking proposals to redevelop the former site of a towing company in its Downtown, part of a larger ongoing revitalization effort in the area. The […]

Real Estate

🔒Home sales in Central Mass. dropped in November, as prices climb again

Falling interest rates didn’t appear to have much of an impact on the Central Massachusetts housing market...

Real Estate

🔒Kelley Square restaurant building sold for $1.2M

The site of a four-story building, with Golden Pockets Shawarma restaurant on the first floor and four apartments above, sold in a deal finalized on Friday.

Energy

Devens firm meets with DOE to accelerate fusion energy development

Devens-based Commonwealth Fusion Systems and other fusion-focused firms have met with U.S. Department of Energy leadership to...

Real Estate

🔒Four warehouses in Westborough sold for $95M

A Pennsylvania-based real estate firm has purchased four industrial properties off of Route 9 in Westborough for a combined $95.2 million.

Education

🔒Down, but not out: As they fight to remain open, Job Corps centers in Devens and Grafton are reeling from the Trump Administration’s efforts...

Despite the setback, the centers have persisted. A major breakthrough came when the federal government restarted background checks needed to enroll students.

Government & Politics