Malden resident celebrated for 25 years of service to Northeast Arc

Gloria Ricardi Castillo of Malden was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Northeast Arc. The Autism Support Center at Northeast Arc is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with, or at risk for developing, disabilities become full participants in the community. Pictured from left to right are Northeast Arc members: Director Andrew Browning, CEO Jo Ann Simons, Community Employment Division Director Kathy Marques and Autism Support Center Codirector Gloria Ricardi Castillo. Andrew and Kathy are also celebrating their 25^th anniversary of employment with the center. (Photo courtesy of Thomson Communications)