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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 2, 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 September 27, 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 October 2, 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, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    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 18, 2024 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2010 and BOS File No. 2024-032 from Hancock Associates on behalf of Canterbury Partners, LLC, for the proposed demolition of an existing single family house and car repair storage lot and the construction of a 14-unit townhouse development located at 602 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA (25ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). *Continued from the September 18, 2024 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2008 and BOS File No. 2024-030 from Green International Affiliates Inc. on behalf of P&G, The Gillette Company, for the proposed construction of a new concrete nitrogen tank pad and 22 bollards to support installation of a new 9,000-gallon nitrogen tank located at 20 Gillette Park, South Boston MA (LSCSF). 

    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

    90 Allandale NOI

    602 Canterbury Street NOI

    Gillette Nitrogen Tank Pad NOI

  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).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance DEP File No. 006-1990 and Boston File No. 2024-015 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the repairs associated with an Emergency Certification for a sinkhole located at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance DEP File No. 006-1444 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the Alford Street Bus Garage interim repairs to sheet pile wall located at 80 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA (Riverfront Area, Coastal Bank, LSCSF)

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance DEP File No. 006-1501 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the shoreline stabilization and yard improvements located at 80 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA (LUO, Coastal Beaches, Coastal Banks, Fish Runs, LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 24, 2024, August 21, 2024, September 4, 2024, and September 18, 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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