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CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 10, 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 5, 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 10, 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 10, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1987 and Boston File No. 2024-012 from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the proposed resurfacing of driveway and loading dock and associated stormwater improvements located at 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA (25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the April 3, 2024 hearing

    Notice of Intent for 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, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the May 15, 2024 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).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1997 from Kleinfelder on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed security improvements at Switch Houses #1, #2, and #3 in Conley Terminal, 700 Summer Street, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1995 and Boston File No. 2024-020 from VHB on behalf of Vertex Pharmaceuticals for the proposed curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvements at 1 Harbor Street, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF).

    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

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center NOI and O&M Plan

    BHSM Sinkhole NOI and Supplemental Materials

    North Allston Storm Drainage Project (NASDEP) NOI

    Conley Terminal Switch House NOI

    Vertex, Harbor Street 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 for DEP File No. 006-1837 and BOS File No. 2022-037 for the construction of a four-story building with associated parking and landscaping located at 1778 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 5, 2024 and June 26, 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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