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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 18, 2023, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will only 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 #. 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 October 18, 2023 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, 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 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, October 18, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 6 p.m.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1958 and Boston File No. 2023-048 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail and amenities along the Neponset River and Edgewater Drive, between Osceola St. and Kennedy Playground Located in Hyde Park and Mattapan, MA (BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank) *Continued from October 4, 2023 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1888 and Boston File No. 2022-043 from Goddard Consulting LLC on behalf of 335 Chelsea NT LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing multi-family house and construction of a four story apartment building located at 335 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Lucas Environmental, LLC, on behalf of Vicinity Energy for the proposed installation of an 18-inch steam main from an existing manhole on Boylston Street to the development projects on Brookline Avenue located at Ipswich Street over the Muddy River, Fenway, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront, Inland Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to the existing concrete infrastructure within the enclosed area below the Black Falcon Cruise Deck located at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (100 ft buffer to bank, LSCSF, DPA).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from The Vertex Companies, LLC., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a new pavilion and the removal/replacement of self-contained toilets located on Georges Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25 ft Waterfront).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Jacobs on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the installation of traffic cameras at nine intersections within existing roadways and/or sidewalks located in the Seaport District, Boston, MA.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1688 from WS Development for the construction of two buildings and underground parking garage located at 400 Summer Street, South Boston, MA.

    Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1760 from the University of Massachusetts at Boston for the proposed installation of scientific monitoring equipment and research station located on Rainsford Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, 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; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1772 and BOS File No. 2021-010 Decoulos & Company LLC on behalf of Stefco Holdings Company for the proposed demolition of an existing structure and construction of eight housing structures located at 90 Allandale St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area) *Continued from the September 6, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1961 and Boston File No. 2023-051 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of the Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and replacement of walkways around the spray deck located at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from September 20, 2023 Hearing

    Edgewater Trail NOI, Plans

    335 Chelsea NOI

    Vicinity Fenway NOI

    1 Black Falcon NOI

    Georges Island NOI

    Seaport Cameras RDA

    006-1688 Extension

    006-1760 Extension

  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1928 and Boston File No. 2023-018 from Horsley Witten Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed remodeling of the former Doyle Playground on River Street in Hyde Park, Boston, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area). 

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 7, Meeting Minutes from July 19, Meeting Minutes from August 2, Meeting Minutes from August 16, Meeting Minutes from September 6, Meeting Minutes from September 20, and Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2023.

    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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

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