Carver Select Board Ratifies Deputy Police Chief Contract, Appoints 22 Special Officers

CARVER -- June 2, 2026, Carver Select Board ratifies new deputy police chief, hears Old Colony building revote pitch at June 2 meeting. The board unanimously ratified a contract for Brian Berrio as Deputy Police Chief after board member Jim Carter confirmed the appointment fits within the fiscal year 2027 budget with no new financial impact; Berrio and Chief Matt Rayner were both formally pinned at the meeting. In a joint session with the Finance Committee, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Jason Polanski and project manager Chad Crittenden of PMA Consultants argued that a new $288 million school would cost member towns $148 million, less than $157 million in escalated repair costs over nine years, with Carver's share estimated at $26.6 million and annual debt service of $1.54 million. Finance Director Karen Proval reported a $552,000 snow and ice overrun that will be raised on the tax rate, along with $80,000 in unanticipated legal fees expected to come before the Finance Committee at its June 22 transfer meeting. The board also voted to extend its public agenda notice period from five to seven days and withdrew its draft social media code of conduct, referring the matter to labor counsel for updated language.