Northeast Arc Elects Matthew LaLone to Board of Directors

Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities become full participants in the community, has elected Matthew LaLone of Melrose to its Board of Directors.

LaLone is President of Administration and General Counsel at Energy North, one of the largest wholesale distributors of fuel in New England and Upstate New York. It also operates and owns 70 gas stations, convenience stores, car washes and food service locations as well as providing 45,000 households with heating oil and propane. He is responsible for leading the organization’s HR, IT, Legal and EHS departments. Part of his work is ensuring that Energy North is prepared to respond to industry challenges and opportunities and make a positive impact on the communities it serves.

“It’s an honor for me to join the Northeast Arc’s board of directors,” said Matthew LaLone. “I’ve been involved with many non-profit organizations over the years and being able to help set the direction of this organization that does so much for people with diverse abilities and their families will be very rewarding.”

LaLone also serves on the board of the It Kick’s Foundation, Energy North’s charity that focuses on fueling communities by listening, partnering, and investing in youth and education. LaLone has also previously been involved with Project Bread and Esperanza Academy.

“Matt is a fantastic addition to our board of directors,” said Mike Foraste, Board Chair, Northeast Arc. “His business experience and involvement with other non-profit organizations offer a unique skill set that he brings to the organization.”

LaLone earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Boston College and a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

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About The Northeast Arc

Northeast Arc (NeArc) changes lives for people with disabilities — and children at risk of developing them — and their families. The agency, which opened the Center for Linking Lives at Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers in 2020, serves thousands of people in nearly 200 Massachusetts cities and towns each year. NeArc is the largest Arc in the state of Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. Services include: Adult Family Care, the ArcWorks Community Art Center, Autism Services, Black Box Theater, Breaking Grounds Café, Continuous Care Nursing Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, The Learning Center Childcare and Preschool, parcels retail store, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential, Shared Living and Transition, and Skilled Intermittent Home Health Care. Learn more at www.ne-arc.org.