Pictured (from L to R): Maria Tramontozzi, Joe Beckmann, Julie Katz and Courtney O’Keefe

By Rebecca Danvers

The Somerville Council on Aging has announced the newest member to their LGBT Advisory Board, Courtney O’Keefe. The former Ward 5 Alderman has been an active community member and joined the Advisory Board after attending her first meeting this past Monday night. The SCOA’s LGBT Advisory Board meets the second Monday of each month at the Holland Street Center. “We are looking for new members, especially representation from the gay community. The women definitely outnumber the men,” said Maureen Bastardi, Outreach Worker and Liaison to the LGBT Advisory Board.