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Conservation Commission hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on January 20, 2021, at 6 p.m.

Update: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via Twitter @BostonEnviro.

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 January 20, 2021 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from Coneco Engineers & Scientists on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Fair Dermody Consulting Engineers on behalf of Keolis Commuter Services for the confirmation of the resource area boundaries along the Commuter Rail Right-of-Way, Boston, MA *Continued from the November 18th hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the geotechnical borings located at Ryan Playground, 75 Alford St, Charlestown, MA 

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1704 and BOS File No. 2020-007 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association for the proposed construction of a boardwalk and retaining wall located at Commercial Wharf, North End, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the March 4, 2020 hearing

    Continued to the March 3rd hearing; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1686 from Waterfield Design, Inc. on behalf of the Copper Forge Partners, LLC for the proposed construction of a four-story condominium building located at 80 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the August 21, 2019 hearing

    75 & 95 Turtle Pond Pkwy
    RDA Ryan Playground
  2. Public Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1601 for the demolition of an existing one-story building and the construction of a three-story building located at 944-946 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA *Continued from the January 6th hearing.

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1650 for the stormwater improvements and parking lot repaving located at 241 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    Vote to request a parcel transfer for parcels 2005151000, 2005155000, 2005159000, and 2005169000 located on Morrison Street, from the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development to the care, custody, and control of the Boston Conservation Commission.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1763 and BOS File No. 2021-001 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Synergy Services for the proposed seawall repairs and foundation rehabilitation located at 250-253 Summer St, South Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-17XX and BOS File No. 2021-XXX from 401 Morrissey Blvd LLC for the proposed renovation and addition to the home located at 401 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF)
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1764 and BOS File No. 2021-002 from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed wetlands restoration and access improvements located at the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild, 39 Eldon St, Roslindale, MA (ILSF, IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2021

    Translation and Sign Language interpreters are available upon prior request.  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 viewed at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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