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CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 7, 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 August 2, 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 August 7, 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, August 7, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1999 and Boston File No. 2024-022 from VHB on behalf of Parcel 3 Owner, LLC, for the proposed construction of a new building located at 232 A Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP file No. 006-2002 and BOS File No. 2024-025 from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of Sophia Snow Place for the proposed construction of a trailhead and park space located at 1205-1215 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA (Vernal Pool Habitat, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2000 and BOS File No. 2024-023 from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repair of an existing deteriorated deck in Parcel C-2 located at One Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from HDR, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed replacement of two existing 950 foot crane rails and rail extension joints located at 940 East First Street, South Boston, MA.

    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

    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. 006-1772 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

    232 A Street NOI

    Sophia Snow Place NOI and Stormwater Report

    Black Falcon Cruise Terminal NOI

    Conley Terminal Berth 12 Crane Rail Replacement RDA

  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, and July 24, 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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

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