Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on February 19, 2025, at 6 p.m.
ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by February 14, 2025.
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on February 19, 2025 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.
Any matter posted as a public hearing may be deliberated upon at a subsequent meeting.
Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2022 from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed subsurface geotechnical and environmental investigation which consists of conducting up to 6 in-water borings and up to 6 land-based borings at Piers Park II, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Beach, Fish Runs, LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2027 and BOS File No. 2025-006 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of East Boston Community Development Corporation for the proposed redevelopment of the property with a new residential building, paving, drainage improvements, landscaping, and utility installation at 2 Shawsheen Road & 1150 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to BVW).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2028 and BOS File No. 2025-007 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of The AD Group Co. for the proposed construction of an apartment building with an associated parking lot, utility lines, and a stormwater management system at 586-598 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA (25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2026 and BOS File No. 2025-005 from VHB, Inc. on behalf of the City of Boston for the proposed excavation of six (6) exploratory geotechnical borings within existing pavement and grass shoulders to support the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park Project along Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100 ft Salt Marsh Area).
Request for Determination of Applicability from Howard Stein Hudson on behalf of The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, for proposed infrastructure improvements including new traffic signals, mast arms, pedestrian ramps, pavement markings, and the reconstruction of curbing and medians along William F McClellan Highway from the intersection with Tomasello Way to Revere City limits.
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2025 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to the existing timber fender system and resurfacing of the existing concrete wharf deck at Berth 17 in Conley Terminal, 20 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, and 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). * Continued to the March 5, 2025 hearing.
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed increase in load capacity within a section of the existing Black Falcon Terminal structure with the use of reinforced concrete beams and driven steel piles at 1 Black Falcon Ave, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF). * Continued to the March 5, 2025 hearing.
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1942 and BOS File No. 2023-031 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Draw Seven Park pathway extension located at 80 Alford Street, Charlestown (25 ft Riverfront, LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024, November 20, 2024, December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025, January 22, 2025, and February 5, 2025.
The Commission will hold a public meeting immediately following the last hearing or as appropriate following any hearing. Plans and filings with the Commission may be requested via email from cc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.