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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 20, 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 15, 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 20, 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 20, 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, 100ft Buffer to Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft 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 (100ft Buffer to IVW, ILSF). *Continued from the August 6, 2025 hearing.

    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, Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the July 9, 2025 hearing.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Arcadis U.S., Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed repair of existing concrete sidewalk panels on the Lieutenant John J. McCorkle Fishing Pier, Castle Island, 2010 William J. Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 25ft Waterfront Area).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2060 and BOS File No. 2025-025 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed construction of new mooring dolphins, the replacement of pile encasements with jackets, and the repair of existing reinforced concrete decking, 3 Dolphin Way, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2062 and BOS File No. 2025-027 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed demolition and replacement of approximately 61 deteriorated piles and associated timber wales and chocks under Pier 4, Eighth Street, Charlestown, MA  (Land Under Ocean).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2063 and BOS File No. 2025-028 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC, for the proposed installation of a pile supported ramp and a pile anchored floating dock in the Fort Point Channel at 244-284 A Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA  (LUO, LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).


    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, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft 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, 100ft Buffer to Bank).


    5 Warren Street NOI

    24 Stimson Street NOI

    Piers Park II Seawall Structural Rehabilitation NOI

    Castle Island Sidewalk Repairs NOI

    South Jetty NOI

    Pier 4 NOI

    244-284 A Street Public Dock Facility NOI

  2. Regular Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1304 from the US National Park Service for the bulkhead stabilization of Pier 2, 65 Chelsea Street, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank). 

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1563 from TRC Companies on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Service Company for the K Street Substation #385 Modifications Project located at 500 East First Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2025 and August 6, 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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