Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on July 15, 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 July 10, 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 July 15, 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, July 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2133 from GEI Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of a floating dock, platforms, gangway, and debris removal at Boston Fish Pier, Berth 3, 212 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (Coastal Bank, DPA, Fish Runs, LSCSF, LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from July 1, 2026 hearing.
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed installation of a new arena and stormwater improvements and after the fact approval of a parking lot at the Franklin Park Maintenance Yard, 275 Canterbury Street, Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to BVW).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from VHB on behalf of the Boston Children's Museum for proposed flood resiliency improvements, including an underground stormwater holding tank and associated outfall, deployable flood barriers, and waterproof cladding on the existing building at 308 Congress Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from GEI Consultants on behalf of Eversource Energy for proposed contaminated soil excavation associated with soil remediation efforts at 1241 - 1255 Adams Street, Mattapan, MA.
Boston Fish Pier Floating Dock NOI
Franklin Park Maintenance Yard Park Ranger Paddock 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 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 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. 006-2040 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the repairs to a deteriorated seawall including the repointing of joints and filling of voids with concrete fill at 242 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LSCSF, Coastal Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1804 and BOS File No. 2021-036 from Solli Engineering, LLC on behalf of ScrubADub/R and R Roslindale LLC for the site improvements to the ScrubADub Car Wash, including exterior cosmetic architectural updates and vehicle queue realignment, located at 565 & 569 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank)
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026 and July 1, 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 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