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McGovern Auto Group Opens the Largest Dealer-Owned Collision Center in the USA! Raising the Bar for Auto Body Repair

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SHREWSBURY, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGovern Auto Group (MAG), the leading automotive retailer in the Northeast, today announced the grand opening of the MAG Collision Center, McGovern's new flagship body shop that promises to reshape collision repair services across Massachusetts and beyond. Located at 420 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, the state-of-the-art, 75,000 square foot facility cements McGovern's position as the foremost automotive group in the region while delivering customers access to unrivaled auto body repair and paint services.

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  • As the single largest auto body shop in the Northeast and the biggest dealer - owned collision center nationwide, the MAG Collision Center represents a multimillion-dollar investment in McGovern's depth in auto repair in the Northeast.
  • Beyond resources, McGovern has furnished the facility with next-generation equipment, materials, and processes to truly optimize and modernize collision services.
  • "Today is an important milestone, not just for McGovern auto , but also for every driver needing collision repairs or a fresh paint job," said Matt McGovern, CEO of McGovern Auto Group.
  • The MAG Collision Center will also be home to McGovern's transport and vehicle mobility division, McGovern Transport, housing its fleet of 14 trucks.

Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

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  • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
  • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

Honoring a Visionary: Remembering Pat McGovern on the 10th Anniversary of His Passing

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Pat McGovern, an extraordinary visionary and philanthropist.

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  • Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Pat McGovern, an extraordinary visionary and philanthropist.
  • Beyond his remarkable business acumen, McGovern, with his wife, Lore, co-founded the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT in 2000.
  • CRISPR discoveries made at the McGovern Institute are now licensed for the first clinical application of genome editing in sickle cell disease.
  • But it was people who truly motivated Pat, and he empowered and encouraged them to reach for the stars.

McGovern Becomes Largest Municipal Vehicle Upfitter in New England with MHQ Acquisition

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Founded in 1979, MHQ is renowned for its highly streamlined assembly line-based vehicle upfitting process, capable of customizing and equipping vehicles in as little as 48 hours.

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  • Founded in 1979, MHQ is renowned for its highly streamlined assembly line-based vehicle upfitting process, capable of customizing and equipping vehicles in as little as 48 hours.
  • Beyond efficiency, MHQ excels in delivering unparalleled personalization and customization, which aligns closely with McGovern's commitment to a tailored customer experience.
  • "With the strategic acquisition of MHQ, we can now offer our municipal customers a true one-stop shop for their vehicle needs — from frontline procurement to back-end upfitting, maintenance, and repair," said Matt McGovern, CEO of McGovern Auto Group.
  • "We're thrilled to have MHQ and its talented, committed workforce join the McGovern family," said John Marino, General Manager of McGovern Municipal.

2023 trends: Red Cross responds to growing climate-driven humanitarian needs

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, the intensifying climate crisis took a devastating toll on people in the U.S. who turned to the American Red Cross for help coping with a record number of billion-dollar disasters.

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  • And back-to-back disasters led to a series of blood drive cancellations, which further strained the Red Cross blood supply.
  • "The growing climate crisis is creating more humanitarian needs across communities and exacerbating socioeconomic challenges for so many people," American Red Cross President & CEO Gail J. McGovern said.
  • As part of this work in 2023, the Red Cross distributed $108 million in financial assistance directly to people who experienced disasters of all sizes.
  • To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org , download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS.