Conservation Commission Public Hearing

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, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2098 from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the proposed extension of Tracks 11 and 12, construction of a new full-length Platform F, installation of a new stormwater system, and associated infrastructure upgrades at North Station, Causeway Street, West End, MA (BLSF, Inland Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). *Continued from the January 28, 2026 hearing.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2100 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to conduct up to twenty-six (26) soil borings at 3 Dolphin Way & 20 Fid Kennedy Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF).

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2042 and BOS File No. 2025-014 from BETA Group, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of walkways, construction of concrete pads for a potable water station and kiosk, renovations to the existing irrigation system, and the installation of a chain link fence and a potable water line at Paul Revere Park, North Washington Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Bank).

North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project (NASDEP) NOI

MBTA North Station Platform F Extension and Ancillary Improvements NOI

North Jetty Soil Borings, 3 Dolphin Way NOI

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2047 and BOS File No. 2025-019 from Bohler on behalf of the New England Aquarium for the replacement of an underground steam line between Simons Theatre and the main Aquarium building at 248 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1657 from RJ O’Connell & Associates, Inc. on behalf of The Seyon Group for the partial demolition of an existing structure and reconstruction of a parking lot located at 1 Westinghouse Plaza, Hyde Park, MA (25 ft Riverfront, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1371 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for fender repairs at the Northern Ave Bridge, Fort Point Channel, MA (Land Under Ocean). 

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-37 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of the New England Aquarium for the construction of a pier, a gangway, and a floating dock with wood pilings in and over the tidewaters of the Boston Harbor, near the North Bulkhead of Central Wharf at 248 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA (LUO, LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

Administrative Updates

Request to Ratify Emergency Certification for the disposal of clean, freshly fallen snow into Boston Harbor, U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston, 427 Commercial Street, North End, MA.

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2026 and January 28, 2026. 

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, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.