Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on April 22, 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 April 17, 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 April 22, 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, April 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the proposed installation of one (1) electric transmission cable beneath the Charles River and one (1) beneath the River Street Bridge at Cambridge Street (Soldiers Field Road), Allston, MA (LUWW, Fish Runs, 25ft Waterfront Area, 25ft Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2118 and BOS File No. 2026-018 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the City of Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed removal and replacement of decking, bracing, and foundations of a timber ramp at Long Wharf, 206 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2117 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) for the proposed expansion of an existing park and extending an irrigation line from Conley Terminal at William Miller Memorial Park, 698 Summer Street, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Ocean Havens, LLC, for the proposed rehabilitation of a degraded section of concrete deck at the Charlestown Marina, 1 Pier 8, 13th Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF).
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).
Eversource Greater Cambridge Energy Program NOI
Long Wharf Timber Ramp Rehabilitation NOI
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for the restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1762 and BOS File No. 2021-003 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1732 and BOS File No. 2020-016 from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for the dredging of two ponds located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (LUWW, Bank, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1733 and BOS File No. 2020-018 from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for the installation of a footbridge over Spring Brook located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA (Bank, BVW, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank and 100ft Buffer to BVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1337 from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the floating deck and barge repairs at the Piers Park Community Sailing Center at 95 Marginal Ave, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1456 from the Massachusetts Port Authority for soil borings in the Reserved Channel (in vicinity of Conley Terminal), Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Fish Runs, LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1718 from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the relocation of an existing timber float and reinstallation of a steel barge float located at Lewis Mall, East Boston, MA (LUO).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1737 from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the installation of a new steel sheet pile bulkhead and stormwater improvements located at Conley Container Terminal, South Boston, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 8, 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.