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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 7, 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 October 2, 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 October 7, 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, October 7, 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).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2150 and BOS File No. 2026-044 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of Chestnut Hill Realty for the removal and re-installation of two Eruv poles and restoration of the area with native wetland vegetation at 201-259 Independence Drive and 649-X VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA (BVW, 100ft Buffer to BVW).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2151 from Kleinfelder on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for two in-water borings to inform the design of a floodwall between the World Trade Center and Boston Fish Pier adjacent to Seaport Boulevard, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Ocean Havens, LLC, for proposed in-kind Harborwalk deck repairs at 1 Pier 8, 13th Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Rowes Wharf Condominium Association, c/o Jones Lang LaSalle, for the after-the-fact approval of removal and re-installation of two piles and associated floats to accommodate vessels during the 2026 Sail Boston event and the removal and in-kind replacement of a deteriorated steel pile at 60 Rowes Wharf, Downtown Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs).

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the Boston Planning & Development Agency for temporary access openings to evaluate the condition of the existing deck and boardwalk at 206-214 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA.


    Georges Island Water Line Replacement Project NOI

    Eruv Pole Relocation NOI

    Seaport Boulevard Geotechnical Investigations NOI

    Charlestown Marina Harborwalk Repairs NOI

    Rowes Wharf Piles After-the-Fact NOI

    Long Wharf Snack Bar Investigation RDA

     

     

  2. 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. 006-1963 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 DEP File No. 006-2076 and BOS File No. 2025-036 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Classic Harbor Line for the expansion of an existing 90-foot dock, 50 feet seaward and the placement of one, 20-inch steel pile to further accommodate vessel berthing at 60 Rowes Wharf, Downtown Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2128 and BOS File No. 2026-027 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Sail Boston, Inc., for the installation of float and ramp infrastructure on the waterside of 288 Northern Avenue, South Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs, Coastal Bank).

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance DEP File No. 006-2129 and BOS File No. 2026-028 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Sail Boston, Inc., for the installation of float and ramp infrastructure on the waterside of Moakley Courthouse, 12 Northern Avenue, South Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2026 and September 16, 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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