Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on March 19, 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 March 14, 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 March 19, 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, March 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2028 and BOS File No. 2025-007 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of The AD Group Co. for the proposed construction of an apartment building with an associated parking lot, utility lines, and a stormwater management system at 586-598 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA (25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Bank). *Continued from the February 19, 2025 hearing.
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to the existing concrete deck, beams, pier walls, and fascia beams on the Boston Line Parcel at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc., on behalf of Boston Gas Company for the proposed replacement of existing gas mains located at 266-376 Commercial Street, North End, MA.
Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2017 and BOS 2024-037 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for updated language in the special conditions for the reconstruction of the existing Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and spray deck equipment, replacement of walkways, and repair and replacement of utilities at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, 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.
Boston Line Parcel Pier Rehabilitation NOI
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1908 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed rehabilitation of Runway 15R-33L and repaving of connecting intersections, located at Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1716 and BOS File No. 2020-004 from Comprehensive Environmental Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for soil remediation located at 57 Dedham St, Hyde Park, MA (BLSF, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100 ft Buffer to BVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1932 and Boston File No. 2023-020 from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. on behalf of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for parking lot repairs and ongoing lawn and landscape maintenance located at 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA (25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, BLSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance 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 (25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024, November 20, 2024, December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025, February 19, 2025, and March 5, 2025.
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.