city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Last updated:

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on January 8, 2025, 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 January 3, 2025.

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 January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2018 and BOS File No. 2024-038 from VHB on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Waterways to conduct up to (4) test borings, (2) on land and (2) within the Charles River, located at 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA (LUWW, BLSF, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). 

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2021 and BOS File No. 2025-002 from Engineering Alliance, Inc. on behalf of 8 Brooks Street LLC for the proposed renovation of an existing single story commercial building to a three story mixed-use development with (4) residential units and first floor commercial space located at 8 Brooks Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from VHB on behalf of Trimount ESS LLC  for the proposed installation of a portion of a 2,300 linear foot underground electric duct bank along the Alford Street-Public ROW, Charlestown, MA. *Continued from the December 11, 2024 Hearing.

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2008 and BOS 2024-030 from Green International Affiliates, Inc. on behalf of P&G, The Gillette Company for a proposed increase of the excavation area needed for the construction of a concrete tank pad and placement of 22 bollards to support the 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. 006-1996 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.

    Herter Park Borings NOI

    8 Brooks Street NOI

    Trimount Project RDA

    Gillette Nitrogen Tank Pad Amendment

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1844 and BOS File No. 2022-006 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Burroughs Wharf Condominium Trust for the jacketing of the (153) existing steel piles, replacement in kind of the existing floating dock, and localized repairs to the concrete superstructure and deck located at 50 Battery St, North End, MA (LUO, LSCSF). 

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024, November 6, 2024, November 20, 2024, and December 11, 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.

  • 06:00PM
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Contact:
    Conservation Commission
  • Neighborhoods:
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    East Boston
    North End
    South Boston
  • Posted:
    12/30/2024 - 9:11AM
  • Resources:
    Official Filed Agenda
    Official Revised Agenda
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
Provide Your Feedback
Back to top