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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 6, 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 August 1, 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 August 6, 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, August 6, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2037 and BOS File No. 2025-012 from 686 Architects on behalf of David Collins for the demolition of an existing building, and the construction of a multi-family building with accompanying ground level parking and drainage improvements at 5 Warren Ave, Hyde Park, MA (BLSF, 100 ft Buffer to Bank, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from the June 25, 2025 hearing.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2050 and BOS File No. 2025-022 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of The AD Group Co. for the proposed construction of an apartment building, access drive, and parking lot, and the installation of associated utility lines and stormwater management system at 24 Stimson Street, West Roxbury, MA (100 ft Buffer to IVW, ILSF). 

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2057 and BOS File No. 2025-024 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of 700 Bennington, LLC, for the proposed demolition of an existing building and construction of a four story apartment building with stormwater infrastructure, walkways, and parking at 700 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF). *Continued from the July 23, 2025 hearing.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from BETA Group, Inc., on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed installation of shade structures, tree plantings, and associated site improvements at Constitution Beach Park, 799 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2059 from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed removal of a section of SIDA wall, expansion and installation of new SIDA wall, demolition of 6 buildings, construction of 6 buildings, construction of an earthen resiliency bern, and construction of an airside vehicle service road at Logan International Airport, 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2058 from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority, for the proposed removal and installation of SIDA wall and area use conversion for parking and laydown yard at 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal 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. 006-2042 and BOS File No. 2025-014 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).

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2056 from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of a deteriorated seawall and its replacement with a sloped stone revetment at Piers Park II, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF). *Continued from the July 9, 2025 hearing.


    5 Warren Street NOI

    24 Stimson Street NOI

    700 Bennington Street NOI

    Constitution Beach Park NOI

    Logan Airport North Service Area NOI

    Logan Airport West Outfall Area NOI

     

  2. Regular Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1712 & BOS File No. 2020-001 from LEC Environmental on behalf of the Allandale Condo Trust for the vegetation restoration and invasive species management located at 200-232 Allandale Street, Roslindale, MA (Inland Bank, BVW, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2025 and July 23, 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 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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