The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is nearing completion of its new space, The Williams Center, which will serve as an additional wing to the existing facility.
The goal of the new wing is to help expand community involvement through classes and events and provide vital workspace for staff and volunteers.
With both additions, the building is now about 20,675 square feet. GMHS leaders began working on the design plans last fall and the project broke ground in the spring. The original building flows into the addition to look like one structure with the same exterior paint and trim.
“Our completion date has been pushed back slightly,” said Acting Executive Director Jim Camp.
The new wing was initially slated for completion in mid-December, but is now projected to be completed in early January.
“We’re three to four weeks behind where we were supposed to be at this time,” continued Camp.
Still needed for the building are electricity, flooring and furniture, all supposed to be installed b...