Dina Weatherly, the town’s new cultural affairs and special events coordinator, introduced herself to the Nantucket Cultural Council during the Nov. 18 meeting and described her duties, which include coordinating special-event permitting and working with departments on event logistics.

"I am Dina. It is pronounced Dina, not Deanna. And I'm strict about that, so please be mindful," Weatherly said as she introduced herself, noting she is originally from Nantucket and studied art history.

Why it matters: Weatherly’s role places her in a staff position that will interact regularly with the council on events, permitting and coordination with other departments.

Staff update on contracts and funding
Shanta Louise Murphy told the council that the town has received funds from the Mass Cultural Council and that she has already sought select-board acceptance. Staff said award letters must be sent by the 16th (the posting referenced that deadline) and that the department will coordinate with town finance to prepare contracts and collect required documents so payments can be issued.

Murphy said she and Weatherly will work together on contract issuance and that staff will follow up with members on signature and reporting needs once contracts are finalized.

The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.; staff said they will circulate draft minutes and an agenda in advance.