After nearly four years of leading the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, CEO April Martinez will be leaving the shelter Friday.

“It has been a privilege to serve as the CEO of [the] Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, and I will remain grateful for all of the positive, transformative changes the organization has brought to people and pets in the many communities we serve during our nearly four years together,” said Martinez. “With our collective efforts, we touched the lives of more than 12,000 pets through temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, our Pet Pantry, and our access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgery at our Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic. The many ways and degree to which GMHS’s friends and supporters choose to support our beloved organization is as humbling as it is inspiring, and I wish GMHS every success as they continue to fulfill their life-saving mission.”The GMHS Board of Directors is currently undertaki...