Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2064 and BOS File No. 2025-029 from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing pathways, and the installation of infiltration trenches and drainage structures throughout the Back Bay Fens to improve accessibility and site connectivity, Back Bay Fens, 100 Park Drive, Fenway-Kenmore, MA (BLSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 25ft Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs and maintenance at the Black Falcon Terminal including the removal of deteriorated timber piles, partial replacement of the fender system; and repairs to the existing timber curb, concrete deck, and mooring bollards at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed maintenance of the Boston Fish Pier including repairs and replacement of pavement, bollards, and curbing as well as replacement of several safety ladders and the reattachment of fenders at 212 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed removal of broken fender piles, partial replacement of the fender system including piles, wales, and chocks, and repairs to the existing timber curb, concrete deck, and mooring bollards at Pier 1, 1 East Pier Drive, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal, Fish Runs, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to the existing concrete bulkhead cap and sidewalk pavement, and the temporary removal of guardrails and floating dock, and the installation of a ramp or gangway for access to vessels at Hoosac Pier, 75 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA (Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2065 and BOS File No. 2025-030 from Tighe & Bond on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to conduct three (3) land-side exploratory borings and nine (9) in-river exploratory borings at 173 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA (LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, Land Containing Shellfish).

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).

Back Bay Fens Pathways NOI

Black Falcon Terminal Tall Ships Repairs NOI

Boston Fish Pier Tall Ships Repairs NOI

East Boston Pier 1 Tall Ships Repairs NOI

Hoosac Pier Tall Ships Repairs NOI

Mystic UCMP Geotech NOI

Administrative Updates

• Discussion of tree work within Buffer Zones at the Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2025, August 6, 2025, and August 20, 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.