GDCC February Newsletter

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him he is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Greetings, Gloucester Democrats! We have 9 months until the most important election in United States History. How are we going to keep the Oval Office blue? That depends on all of us!

This month, we will focus on organizing to elect Democrats up and down the ticket using resources from the Democratic National Committee, the State Democratic Committee, and others to coordinate canvasses, phone banks, letter-writing campaigns, and more.

“But Matt,” you say, “we have so much time!” Exactly. This is when we lay the groundwork. Want to send some postcards to friends from out of state? We’ll have a postcard party! Want to take a road trip with your fellow Dems to canvass in a sister district? So do we! Every point of contact; every smile; every conversation we have with our friends and neighbors will help drive us to victory on November 7, 2024. Even just a couple of hours will help. And: it’ll help you feel good.

We have the spirit, we have the drive, and now it’s time to start organizing!

Democratically yours,

Matthew C. Murray
Chair – Gloucester Democrats
DSC Ballot Member – 1st Essex Middlesex (2012-)


MLK Day of Service

The annual Gloucester Democratic City Committee MLK Day of Service was a resounding success! Thanks to our volunteers and generous donors, we were able to collect 1,578 pounds of food for The Open Door. Special thanks to Mary Kingsley, our Public Service Committee Chair, for her dedication in making this important yearly event fun and fulfilling for all. 


Monthly Meeting: February 8, 2024

The Gloucester Democratic City Committee will be holding a hybrid meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Gloucester Fraternity Club on 27 Webster Street, Gloucester, MA and on Zoom at: https://bit.ly/3HTMNoh

Don’t forget to come at 7pm to nosh on some light refreshments before we dive in!

In the event of adverse weather, the entire meeting will be held remotely. 


Let’s Go Out to the Movies!

As we soldier on through this bleak midwinter, the GDCC has teamed up with the Cape Ann Community Cinema to host a movie night! Come hang out with us as we talk a little bit about who we are and what we do as a committee and watch a film with us. We will be showing the 1940 fast-talking-rom-com His Girl Friday as our feature film plus a few surprises mixed in. 

While you’re at it, check out the Cape Ann Community Cinema. Owner Rob Newton has done a fantastic job with the space above the old Rockport IGA, and there’s always something new and interesting to watch there!

When: February 20, 7pm
Where:Cape Ann Community Cinema, 37 Whistlestop Mall, 2nd Floor, Rockport
Tickets: $7.50 each, to benefit the Gloucester Democratic City Committee
ActBlue link for ticketshttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/movienight24# or you may purchase them at the door the night of the event. 

Say, what’s the big idea? Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, that’s what!