Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 1, 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. 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 June 26, 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 July 1, 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, July 1, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2132 and BOS File No. 2026-030 from VHB on behalf of the City of Boston Office of Climate Resilience for proposed exploratory soil borings and confirmation of wetland resource area boundaries at Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX from GEI Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of a floating dock, platforms, gangway, and debris removal at Boston Fish Pier, Berth 3, 212 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (Coastal Bank, DPA, Fish Runs, LSCSF, LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1880 and BOS 2022-036 from the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for repairs to the basketball and tennis courts, including resurfacing and updating the sports equipment, located at 1 Long Island Road, Long Island, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off of Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1762 and BOS File No. 2021-003 from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 17, 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 at the Environment Department, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, 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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VirtualBoston, MA 02108 -
Contact:Conservation Commission
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Neighborhoods:East BostonHyde ParkMattapanSouth Boston
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Posted:06/24/2026 - 2:24PM
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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.
