Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on December 10, 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.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by December 5, 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 December 10, 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, December 10, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2088 and BOS File No. 2025-044 from Childs Engineering on behalf of Poseidon Enterprises for the proposed replacement of deteriorated sections of an existing fender system along a pier face, as well as repairs to structural timber piles and timber pile caps at 88 Sleeper Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LUO). *Continued from the October 22, 2025 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2086 and BOS File No. 2025-042 from Boston Civil on behalf of 25 Boardman Street LLC for a proposed four (4) unit multifamily residential building with a driveway, parking, landscaped areas, stormwater management, and associated utilities at 25 Boardman Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2087 and BOS File No. 2025-043 from Lucas Environmental, LLC, on behalf of Melissa Rosales for the proposed construction of a multi-family residential building with three (3) units, parking, stormwater improvements, and landscaping at 8 Knight Street, Hyde Park, MA (100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-XXX from GEI Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed extension of the Moran Annex Harborwalk, seawall repairs, installation of stormwater Water Quality Units, and installation of an asphalt ramp along the Little Mystic Channel, Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Furrow Engineering on behalf of 151-155 Rivermoor Street LLC for the proposed driveway reconfiguration, sidewalk replacement, and installation of underground utilities at 151 Rivermoor Street, West Roxbury, MA.
Request for a Determination of Applicability from AECOM on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for the proposed removal of the Northern Avenue Bridge over the Fort Point Channel, South Boston Waterfront, MA.
Request for a Determination of Applicability from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed hand-digging of 15 exploratory soil test pits at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA.
Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2059 from TRC Environmental on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed placement of temporary construction trailers at Logan International Airport, 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
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).
Continued; Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1979 and BOS File No. 2024-003 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for the proposed playground improvements and the construction of a vegetated earthen berm, public gathering spaces, and riverwalk improvements located at 75 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, Waterfront, Riverfront, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the November 5, 2025 hearing.
Barking Crab Pier Repairs NOI (DEP File No. 006-2088)
Moran Annex Harborwalk Extension NOI
Northern Avenue Bridge Superstructure Removal RDA
DCR Herter Park Soil Test Pits RDA
Logan North Service Area (NSA) Amendment (DEP File No. 006-2059)
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Regular Meeting
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1578 from CHA Consulting, Inc. on behalf of the Sargent Road Trust for the reconstruction of Sargent Crossway located in Jamaica Plain, MA (25 ft Riverfront)
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2008 and BOS 2024-030 from Green International Affiliates Inc. on behalf of P&G, The Gillette Company, for the construction of a new concrete nitrogen tank pad and 22 bollards to support installation of a new 9,000-gallon nitrogen tank located at 20 Gillette Park, South Boston MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2029 and BOS 2025-008 Green International Affiliates Inc. on behalf of P&G, The Gillette Company, for the construction of new concrete pads, pipe supports, and installation of bollards to support the installation of a 9,000-gallon nitrogen tank, oil chiller, and associated electrical equipment at 20 Gillette Park, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from November 19, 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. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.