Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on September 16, 2026, 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. 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 September 11, 2026.
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 September 16, 2026 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, September 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2146 and BOS File No. 2026-041 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the proposed construction of the North End Community Center building, new pools, and associated facilities at 471 Commercial Street, North End, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
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Regular Meeting
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off of Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1762 and BOS File No. 2021-003 from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1963 and Boston File No. 2023-053 from STV Incorporated on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for utility lighting improvements, including the installation of new light poles and new conduits, located along Soldiers Field Road between the intersection of Eliot Bridge and Western Avenue, Allston, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1859 and BOS File No. 2022-020 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Boston Harbor Cruises for the repair of the upper portion of 27 existing steel pipe guide piles located at Long Wharf, Old Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA (LUO).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1960 and BOS File No. 2023-050 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for the welding of additional steel pipe pile sections to the top of the existing steel guide piles and the temporary installation of a barge alongside the existing facilities located at 306 Congress Street, Downtown Boston, MA (LUO).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 2, 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 at the Environment Department, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.
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VirtualBoston, MA 02108 -
Contact:Conservation Commission
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Neighborhoods:AllstonDowntownHyde ParkMattapanNorth End
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Posted:09/09/2026 - 8:58AM
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Accessibility ServicesInterpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
