MRSD Superintendent Selected

At its meeting on December 22, 2025, the Monomoy Regional School Committee voted to appoint Dr. Robin Millen as the district’s next Superintendent, pending successful contract negotiations. 

“This has been a thorough, months-long process involving the input of many members of our school community, and I am confident that our due diligence imparts extreme confidence that this is the right choice for our district,” said committee Chair Meredith Henderson. “In Dr. Millen, Monomoy will be fortunate to have a leader who is innovative, caring, and committed to continuing the great work of our district.”

Dr. Millen is currently Monomoy’s Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and was previously the district's Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, as well as Principal of Chatham Elementary School and Assistant Principal of Harwich Elementary School.

“I have been blessed to work with someone of Dr. Millen’s caliber, learning from her and growing with her over the past 12 years,” said Superintendent Scott Carpenter. “She has played an integral role in helping me guide Monomoy from its infancy to where we are today. I proudly look forward to working with Dr. Millen to support her successful transition. I could not think of anyone with more nurturing hands, heart, and head to guide the next chapter of our school district.”

The committee thanked those engaged in the decision-making process, including the Screening Committee members and all of the students, staff, family members, and community members who participated in the finalist visits last week.

Select Board Action December 23rd

The Select Board, pursuant to MGL Chapter 79, approved the taking of permanent easements on private roads for the installation and maintenance of sewer mains and as necessary, the remedial taking of previous easements, all regarding water and drainage for Sewer Phase 1F-1 with $0 awarded for damages. The roads involved are Lorenzo Buck Way, Joshua’s Way, Rumson Lane, Harold Lane, Stephen Drive, Victoria Drive, Nellie’s Way, Woodpecker Valley Road, Beacon Hill, Songbird Lane, Crosby Way, Aunt Zilpa’s Road Ext., Evergreen Lane, Island View Lane, Jedidiah Way, and Shady Acre Drive.

The Select Board approved an amendment to the previously approved temporary closing of Uncle Tony’s LLC dba Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill from February 1st – April 1st to January 1st to April 1st to accommodate earlier contractor availability for renovations.

Resident Stephen Buckley updated the Board on the Cape Cod Bridges Replacement Project which he has been closely following. Some Select Board members offered their thoughts on the project and the impacts that may be felt in Chatham. Mr. Buckley said that he will include a link to the Board’s meeting so that their comments will be captured in his input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Visit the Project's website to submit public comment on the DEIS.

The Select Board discussed the Board of Health’s (BOH) new requirement that commercial solid waste haulers sign an affidavit that the waste they are bringing to the Transfer Station originated within the geographical boundaries of the Town of Chatham in compliance with Section 5.1 (Disposition of Acceptable Solid Waste, Origin) of the BOH Regulations Governing the Solid Waste Facility dated July 3, 2008. Graeme Milley, owner of Milley Trucking, spoke in opposition to the implementation of the affidavit, as a small percentage of the municipal solid waste and single stream recycling his business collects comes from outside the Town. The Board voted to request Town staff implement a conditional hauler licensing process for the upcoming calendar year and requested the BOH consider amending their regulations to allow a limited amount of trash from out of Town and to temporarily pause enforcement of the section of the regulations under discussion.

The Select Board acknowledged the Town Manager’s appointment of Deputy Director of Public Works Tom Barr as the Chatham Tree Warden and congratulated him on the achievement of his certification. 

Town Manager Jill Goldsmith reviewed the monthly report for November 2025. She noted years of service anniversaries, new hires, and the retirement of Geoff Phillips from the Police Department after 17 years of service. 

The public is encouraged to view the meeting in its entirety through Chatham TVs on-demand archive.

Wellness Weekly

Amid the bustle of the holiday season, simple acts of kindness can bring calm and connection to even the busiest days. Whether it's offering patience, lending a hand, or showing gratitude, small gestures can transform stress into warmth and understanding. 

Let’s learn about ways to weave kindness into your celebrations, creating a more peaceful and joy-filled holiday for everyone. https://lowercape.crediblemind.com/topics/kindness 

CredibleMind is a free, confidential online resource for residents of the Lower & Outer Cape.

First Day Hikes with CCF

Upcoming events at the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF) include three First Day Hikes on Thursday, January 1st.

From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mary Hake, retired National Parks Service biologist, will greet the first sunrise of 2026 with a 1.5 mile hike in search of winter birds and other wildlife at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, 30 Wikis Way. This free hike is co-sponsored by the Friends of Monomoy.

At 10 a.m. and 12 noon, the CCF offers free guided one-hour walks on the Frost Fish Creek Trail. Starting point for this walk is at the Monomoy Regional Middle School, 425 Crowell Road.

Registration is required for all three walks and is available, along with information on additional upcoming events, through the Foundation’s website.