city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Last updated:

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 3, 2024, 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 March 29, 2024.

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 April 3, 2024 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 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, April 3, 2024, at 3:30 pm.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for BOS File No. 2024-008 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Environment Department for proposed restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-19XX and Boston File No. 2024-XXX from Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the proposed resurfacing of driveway and loading dock and associated stormwater improvements located at 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA (25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1984 and Boston File No. 2024-009 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Venezia Real Estate, LLC, for the proposed removal and replacement of a section of the existing building and pile-supported foundation over the water located at 20 Ericsson Street, Dorchester, MA (Land Under Ocean, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront, 100ft Buffer to Tidal Flats, Area of Critical Environmental Concern).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-19XX and Boston File No. 2024-XXX  from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of 581 ALH Development, LLC, for the proposed redevelopment of a paved parking area with a mixed-use residential and commercial development located at 579 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA (25ft Riverfront, 25ft Waterfront, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

    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

    Mattahunt Woods NOI

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center NOI

    Venezia Restaurant NOI

    579 American Legion Highway NOI and Drainage Report

     

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1826 for the demolition and reconstruction of Pier 2 and Wharf 3 located at 466-490 Hanover Street, North End, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1774 for the demolition of a residential building and construction of a new multi-family residential building located at 839 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Ratification of Enforcement Order for the unauthorized alteration of wetland resource areas located on a parcel at 201-259 Independence Drive, West Roxbury, MA 02132 (100ft Buffer to BVW).

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Continued; 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; 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 October 4, 2023 and March 20, 2024





    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, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

Provide Your Feedback
Back to top