Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2103 and BOS File No. 2026-006 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). *Continued from February 25, 2026 hearing. 

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2114 and BOS File No. 2026-016 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for the proposed redevelopment of the Artesani Parking Lot in Herter Park, including the construction of a new sidewalk and shared use path at 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (BLSF, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from March 11, 2026 hearing. 

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2106 and BOS File No. 2026-009 from Green International Affiliates, Inc., on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for proposed vegetation removal, herbicide application, plantings, and other maintenance at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Inland Bank, Bordering Vegetated Wetland, LUWW, BLSF, 25ft Riverfront Area, Isolated Vegetated Wetlands, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2109 and BOS File No. 2026-012 from Green International Affiliates, Inc., on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for proposed irrigation network extension, path and footbridge maintenance, and mowing and pruning at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer Zone to BVW, 100ft Buffer Zone to IVW).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2113 and BOS File No. 2026-015  from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for proposed improvements to the sidewalk and drainage system along the Chestnut Hill Reservoir at Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA (25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed geotechnical explorations on land and in water at 75 and 105 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank LUO, Land Containing Shellfish).

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Adams & Morancy on behalf of Mourad Enterprises, Inc., for the removal and replacement of a deteriorated commercial sign at 815 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA.

Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2061 and BOS File No. 2025-026  from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the proposed installation of additional plantings at Constitution Beach Park, 799 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

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

Artesani Parking Lot NOI

Arnold Arboretum Routine Vegetation Maintenance NOI

Arnold Arboretum Irrigation and Routine Maintenance NOI

DCR Chestnut Hill Reservoir Sidewalk Replacement and Drainage Improvements NOI

Constitution Wharf Geotechnical Explorations NOI

815 Gallivan Blvd RDA

Constitution Beach Park - DCR Project Shade, Amendment

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1909 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the resurfacing of the existing pavement and associated stormwater management improvements at the MBTA Mattapan Station, located at Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank). 

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1913 and BOS File No. 2022-058 from Boston Scores for the construction of a new field house, three artificial turf fields, new access driveways, parking lot, and stormwater management system, 1 Westbrook Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF). 

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for the restoration and new trail activities of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wilds property located in multiple parcels off Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2084 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) for conducting five (5) water borings at the Massport Fire Boat Dock and seven (7) water borings at the Massport Ferry Terminal near Logan International Airport, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA (LUO, DPA).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2066 and BOS File No. 2025-031 from Arcadis U.S., Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the repair of existing concrete sidewalk panels on the Lieutenant John J. McCorkle Fishing Pier, Castle Island, 2010 William J. Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA (100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 25 ft Waterfront Area, LSCSF).

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from March 25, 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.