Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2098 from TRC Environmental Corporation on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the proposed extension of Tracks 11 and 12, construction of a new full-length Platform F, installation of a new stormwater system, and associated infrastructure upgrades at North Station, Causeway Street, West End, MA (BLSF, Inland Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) for the proposed seawall repairs and construction of eleven (11) shore power outlets supported by steel pilings along the existing wharf at Flynn Cruiseport, 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, Land Containing Shellfish, LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to conduct up to five (5) geotechnical borings at Barry Playground, 41 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA.

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Benesch on behalf of Keolis Commuter Services to conduct vegetation management, control, and maintenance activities for the years 2026-2030 taking place within the MBTA railroad right-of-way throughout Boston, MA.

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).

MBTA North Station Platform F Extension and Ancillary Improvements NOI

Flynn Cruiseport Shore Power Outlets and Seawall Repairs NOI

Barry Playground Geotechnical Borings RDA

MBTA Vegetation Management Plan RDA

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2026. 

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, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.