Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on February 25, 2026, 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 February 20, 2026.
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 February 25, 2026 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, February 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for proposed site enabling work at the North End Community Center, including cutting and capping utilities, demolition of the Valarese Bathhouse, and improvements to the existing seawall at 471 Commercial Street, North End, MA (25ft Waterfront, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 100ft buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2101 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed replacement of the Fire Boat Dock facility and improvements to the ferry terminal dock, including the replacement of the floating dock and gangway systems, and the replacement of the wave screen at Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA (LUO, Land Containing Shellfish, DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the City of Boston Office of Climate Resilience to conduct up to nine (9) soil test borings along the waterfront adjacent to Border Street and New Street, East Boston, MA.
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Alexis Kirsch for the removal of a hazardous Norway Maple and stump grinding at 68 Kenrick Street, Brighton, MA.
Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1761 and BOS File No. 2021-008 from EcoTec Inc. on behalf of the Holyhood Cemetery Association for the proposed on-going maintenance activities within the Sawmill Brook corridor located 1000 Lagrange St, West Roxbury, MA (LUWW, Inland Bank, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2042 and BOS File No. 2025-014 from BETA Group, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of walkways, construction of concrete pads for a potable water station and kiosk, renovations to the existing irrigation system, and the installation of a chain link fence and a potable water line at Paul Revere Park, North Washington Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Bank).
North End Community Center Site Enabling Work NOI
Massport Fire Dock and Ferry Terminal Rehabilitation NOI
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Regular Meeting
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1738 and BOS File No. 2020-020 from RJ O’Connell and Associates on behalf of Barkan Management Company for the renovation of an existing amenity deck located at 1241-1255 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA (BLSF, Inland Bank, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1834 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the proposed roadway improvements located at Cypher St, Richards St, E St, and Fargo St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2026, January 28, 2026, and February 11, 2026.
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, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, 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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VirtualBoston, MA 02108 -
Contact:Conservation Commission
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Neighborhoods:BrightonDorchesterEast BostonNorth EndSouth BostonWest Roxbury
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Posted:02/18/2026 - 2:23PM
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Accessibility ServicesInterpretation, 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.
