Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on March 11, 2026, 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 March 6, 2026.
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 March 11, 2026 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, March 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2103 and BOS File No. 2026-006 from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for proposed site enabling work at the North End Community Center, including cutting and capping utilities, demolition of the Valarese Bathhouse, and improvements to the existing seawall at 471 Commercial Street, North End, MA (25ft Waterfront, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 100ft buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach). *Continued from February 25, 2026 hearing.
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for the proposed redevelopment of the Artesani Parking Lot in Herter Park, including the construction of a new sidewalk and shared use path at 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (BLSF, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from GEI Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed reinforcement of the bulkhead between Piers 4 and 5, repairs to adjacent concrete, and deck replacement at Eighth Street, Charlestown, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Rocky Intertidal Shores, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shores).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Engineering Alliance, Inc., on behalf of CB Equities 944 Saratoga, LLC, for the proposed construction of a mixed-use building, associated parking spaces, utilities, stormwater system, new sidewalk, and curbing at 944 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed two (2) additional borings for subsurface investigations for the East Boston Resilient Waterfront at East Pier Drive (Lewis Mall), East Boston, MA (LUO, LSCSF).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Woods Hole Group on behalf of the Stone Living Laboratory for the temporary deployment of scientific monitoring instruments for wave, current, and water level data at Cathleen Stone Island (formerly Thompson Island), Boston Harbor, MA.
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).
North End Community Center Site Enabling Work NOI
Shipyard Park Bulkhead Reconstruction, Concrete and Pile Repair NOI
East Boston Resilient Waterfront Additional Subsurface Borings NOI
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1834 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the proposed roadway improvements located at Cypher St, Richards St, E St, and Fargo St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1388 from Boston Public Works Department for Connect Historic Boston Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on Commercial St and Atlantic Ave, North End and Downtown, MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1989 and Boston File No. 2024-014 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Ocean Havens, LLC, for proposed removal of a floating dock from the marina and relocation of two associated pilings within the marina located at 87 Commercial Wharf, North End (LUO, Fish Runs).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from February 25, 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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.