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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 16, 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.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by April 11, 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 April 16, 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, April 16, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2032 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed collection of ten (10) soil core samples within the Reserved Channel at Conley Container Terminal, 800-900 E First Street, South Boston, MA (LUO, DPA).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2034 and BOS File No. 2025-010 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed restoration and ongoing maintenance of cobble on the seaward side of the Harborwalk pathway near Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA  (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1757 and BOS File No. 2020-040 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Trademark Partners LLC for the Hood Park mixed use master plan development located at 500 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF).

    Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1667 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed Harborwalk repairs located near the Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Bank, 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.


    Conley Container Subsurface Sediment Collection NOI

    DCR Harborwalk Repair and Maintenance (#2) NOI

    Hood Park Extension 

    DCR Harborwalk Repair and Maintenance Extension

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    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 Area, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1862 from Kleinfelder on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the construction of a public recreational park, including a sailing center building, open air pavilion, landscaping improvements, pedestrian facilities, and surface parking spaces located at 95 Marginal St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Administrative Updates

    • Discussion on Restoration Plan for the Enforcement Order issued for the unauthorized clearing of vegetation at 201-259 Independence Drive, West Roxbury, MA. 

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from December 11, 2024, March 5, 2025, March 19, 2025, and April 2, 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.

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