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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 24, 2024, 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 July 19, 2024.

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 July 24, 2024 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, July 24, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. 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, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront) *Continued from the July 10, 2025 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1994 from Fort Point Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina for the proposed repairs and maintenance plan of the parking areas and docks located at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Run, DPA, LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1998 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina for the proposed demolition of Building 17 located at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 Foot Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed installation of a subsurface electrical line to provide power to a pump within a catch basin within Evans Field located at Farragut Road, South Boston, MA.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from JCBT Architect LLC on behalf of June Wong for the proposed installation of new stairs towards the rear of the building located at 84 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA.

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1646 from Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed expansion of covered activities to include damaged expansion joints located at Piers Park, 75 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, DPA, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). 

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1772 and BOS File No. 2021-010 Decoulos & Company LLC on behalf of Stefco Holdings Company for the proposed demolition of an existing structure and construction of eight housing structures located at 90 Allandale St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area) *Continued from the September 6, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1961 and Boston File No. 2023-051 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of the Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and replacement of walkways around the spray deck located at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from September 20, 2023 hearing

    North Allston Storm Drainage Project (NASDEP) NOI

    Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Repairs and Maintenance Plan NOI

    Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Building 17 Demolition NOI

    Evans Field Electric Line Replacement RDA

    84 Chelsea Street RDA

    Piers Park Amendment

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1774 and BOS File No. 2021-012 for the demolition of a residential building and construction of a new multi-family residential building located at 839 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2024.

    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.

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