Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2011 and BOS File No. 2024-033 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Redgate for the proposed construction of a 6-floor multifamily residential building with ground floor retail, stormwater management system, open space enhancements, and streetscape improvements, located at 1141 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Salt Marsh Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the November 6, 2024 hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2024-0XX from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed contaminated soil excavation, capping, and remediation within the central, southern and eastern portions of Gallops Island, Boston Harbor, MA (Coastal Beach, Coastal Dune, Barrier Beach, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2012 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the proposed installation of a new signal system, signal house, heat switches, the replacement and rehabilitation of trackwork, and communication system updates,  located in the existing ROW at 700 Atlantic Ave, Downtown Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2014 and Boston File No. 2024-034 from Tighe & Bond, Inc., on behalf of Eversource Energy to conduct 2 soil borings, 10 test pits, and 17 test trenches along the Alford Street ROW, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2013 from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of approximately 15 existing timber fender piles, the installation of 5 new fender units, and the installation of 15 steel pipe piles located at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

Request for Determination of Applicability from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to conduct 6 test pits along the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway between Marginal Street and Porter Street, East Boston, MA.

Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1905 and BOS 2022-054 from Howard Stein Hudson on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for updated language in the special conditions for the proposed transportation improvements, including installation of a cycle track, sidewalk reconstruction, and signal improvements, located at the intersection of Centre Street and Walter Street, Jamaica Plain, MA (25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)

Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1836 and BOS File No. 2021-059 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of 413-419 Bremen Street LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing structure, construction of a 162,296-gross-square-foot multi-family residential development with ground floor retail uses, creation of 10,300 square feet of landscaped green space, and the installation of a stormwater management system located at 355 Bennington St, East 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

1141 Bennington Street NOI

Gallops Island Remediation NOI

South Station Tower 1 NOI

Mystic-Everett Cable Replacement Project - Subsurface Exploration NOI

Cruiseport Fender Installation NOI

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Test Pits RDA

Centre and Walter Street Improvements Amendment

355 Bennington Street Extension

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1681 from David Cali for the demolition of an existing structure and construction of a three-family dwelling located at 268 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024, October 16, 2024, and November 6, 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.