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WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Bill Willis’ picks

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Bill Willis is a founding agent of Compass Real Estate’s Marblehead office. He started in a family construction business, which led to working with buyers and sellers to fix up houses and flip them. When the market dynamic shifted, he decided it was a good time to become a licensed realtor. LISTENING: “We have a family chat (that now extends to spouses). I get made fun of … [Read more...] about WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Bill Willis’ picks

WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Lu Ann Gabel’s picks

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Lu Ann Gabel is a SHINE (serving health insurance needs of everyone) counselor at the Marblehead Senior Center. A number of years ago, Lu Ann’s daughter was diagnosed with two chronic illnesses — diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. This created the need to adeptly navigate the insurance world. Lu Ann considered taking a course to gain further knowledge and ended up immersed in a … [Read more...] about WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Lu Ann Gabel’s picks

WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Beth Kalafa’s picks

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OCCUPATION: Owner of Pilates by Beth at Little Harbor Wellness Center on Doaks Lane. BACKSTORY: I’ve always been involved in fitness. I’ve run five marathons. In NYC (where I was in the financial business), I taught aerobics. Then about 15 years ago I had a back issue and I started doing Pilates and realized its value. When I retired from my financial gig, I got … [Read more...] about WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Beth Kalafa’s picks

WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Sally Reiley’s picks

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OCCUPATION: Passionate marathon runner and contract employee for the Aspen Institute. BACKSTORY: After college, I never left New England. I married a classmate and raised five kids here. At first there were regular walks, and then no time for walks… running was more efficient! After immersion in my kids’ sports, I started dabbling in races. At the bombing of the Boston … [Read more...] about WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Sally Reiley’s picks