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Boston Conservation Commission

The Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on November 18, 2026.

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 November 13, 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 November 18, 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, November 18, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearings

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2135 and BOS File No. 2026-032 from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed in-kind replacement of a water line and placement of concrete mattresses from Hull to Georges Island, Boston Harbor, MA (LUO). *Continued to the December 9, 2026 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2149 and BOS File No. 2026-043 from GM2 on behalf of the U.S. Postal Service for the proposed pavement resurfacing and stormwater improvements at the Boston Vehicle Maintenance Facility located at 135 A Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF). *Continued from the November 4, 2026 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2154 from GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc, on behalf of Diversified Automotive for the proposed removal of the existing granite block seawall and installation of a rip-rap revetment at Pier 50, 100 Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA (DPA, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, LUO, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2157 and BOS File No. 2026-048 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Gas Company for the removal of three deteriorating marine mooring structures and 40 timber piles at the Boston Gas Company Commercial Point LNG facility located at 220 Victory Road, Dorchester, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Howard Stein Hudson on behalf of the Mercantile Wharf Associates for the installation of helical pile foundations and associated localized basement slab removal, Mercantile Wharf, 111 Atlantic Avenue, North End, MA.


    Georges Island Water Line Replacement Project NOI

    USPS Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) Pavement Improvements NOI

    Pier 50 Seawall Repairs NOI

    Boston Gas Company-Removal of Marine Mooring Structures NOI

    Mercantile Wharf Slab Repair RDA

  2. Regular Meeting

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1963 and Boston File No. 2023-053 from STV Incorporated on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for utility lighting improvements, including the installation of new light poles and new conduits, located along Soldiers Field Road between the intersection of Eliot Bridge and Western Avenue, Allston, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1816 and BOS File No. 2021-042 from Hudson 62 Realty LLC for the rehabilitation of an existing building into a hotel with stormwater and landscaping improvements located at 155 Porter Street, East Boston (LSCSF).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2023-007 from LEC Environmental on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the second phase of capital improvements, including access and recreation trail improvements, minor grading and structure removal, native plantings, and invasive plant management at the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wilds located at 108 Walter Street, Roslindale, MA (100 ft Buffer to IVW).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from November 4, 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.

     

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