Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 17, 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. 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 June 12, 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 June 17, 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, June 17, 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. 2026-0XX from Lucas Environmental on behalf of Stavis Seafoods for the proposed construction of concrete pads to support new modular storage trailers, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and repaving at 1 Seafood Way & 20 Fid Kennedy Drive, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, DPA, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2056 from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of a deteriorated seawall and its replacement with a sloped stone revetment, and the addition of a reinforced concrete seawall at Piers Park II, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF, Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for BOS File No. 2025-003 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Olmsted Village Master Developer LLC for the proposed removal of non-jurisdictional lots from the Order following a parcel subdivision at Harvard Street, Mattapan, MA (100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems for the installation of a monitoring sensor to measure water level and salinity in the upland marsh pond of Belle Isle Marsh accessed from Lawn Avenue, East Boston, MA.
Modular Trailer Installation NOI
Piers Park II Seawall Structural Rehabilitation Amendment
Belle Isle Marsh Monitoring Sensor Installation RDA
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1880 and BOS 2022-036 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the repairs to the basketball and tennis courts, including resurfacing and updating the sports equipment, located at 1 Long Island Rd, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off of 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 (DCR) for pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, 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. 006-1607 for the exhumation, analysis and removal of 66 burials from the Quarantine Cemetery located on Gallops Island, Boston, MA (Barrier Beach, Coastal Beach, Coastal Dunes, Coastal Bank, LSCSF)
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 3, 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.