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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on May 21, 2025, 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.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by May 16, 2025.

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 May 21, 2025 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, May 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2031 and BOS File No. 2025-009 from Fodera Engineering on behalf of 250 Bremen, LLC, for the proposed construction of a multi-use building with eight (8) residential units and one (1) ground-floor commercial space at 250 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2035 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Gate Residential Properties, LLC, for the proposed construction of a 106-foot long and 10-foot wide multiuse path with associated border, lighting, and irrigation between the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and adjacent properties at 355 Bennington Street and 401 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2036 and BOS File No. 2025-011 from Comprehensive Environmental Inc. on behalf of City of Boston Public Works Department for proposed repairs to ALH Culvert B-16-218 (8QL), roadway resurfacing, relocating existing fencing, replacing guardrails and bridge railings, replacing sidewalks, and revegetating roadway shoulders on American Legion Highway at the Stony Brook crossing, Mattapan, MA (LUWW, Bank, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-XXX from The Vertex Companies, LLC, on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed demolition of three (3) pavilions, the removal of concrete pavers and asphalt paving, and the addition of a pervious walkway and six (6) benches at Georges Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2038 from GEI Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed removal of part of the existing fender system and the installation of new piles, a timber pile cap, and cross and horizontal timber bracings between the new piles and existing piles at Conley Container Terminal, 20 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO).

    Request for an Amendment and Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1874 and BOS File No. 2022-033 from Collins Engineers on behalf of Hangman Productions USA Inc., for the construction of a temporary diving platform supported by steel scaffolding on the stone revetment and roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, LUO, Coastal Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).


    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-XXX 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, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).


    250 Bremen Street NOI

    Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Connector NOI

    American Legion Highway (ALH) Culvert Rehabilitation NOI

    Georges Island Pavilion Demolition NOI

    Conley Terminal Berth 15/16 NOI

    Red Bull Diving Amendment and Extension

     

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Administrative Updates

    Discussion regarding additional tree removals and tree plantings under DEP File No. 006-2002 and BOS File No. 2024-025 from Hughes Environmental Consulting on behalf of Sophia Snow Place at 1205-1215 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA (Vernal Pool Habitat, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank).

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2025 and May 7, 2025. 

     

     

    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.

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