Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on August 19, 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 August 14, 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 August 19, 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, August 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2134 and BOS File No. 2026-031 from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed installation of a new arena at the Franklin Park Maintenance Yard, 275 Canterbury Street, Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to BVW). *Continued from the August 5, 2026 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2137 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed removal and replacement of concrete decking and repairs to underdeck spalling and concrete beams at Black Falcon Terminal, 88 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, DPA, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the August 5, 2026 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Engineering Alliance, Inc. on behalf of John Ibraham for the proposed removal of the paver stone area and replacement with a seed mix or crushed stone at 90 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2141 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct up to 101 soil borings, 27 test pits, and 20 in-water soil samples at the North Jetty Pier, 3 Dolphin Way & 20 Fid Kennedy Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2138 and BOS File No. 2026-034 from Goddard Consulting, LLC on behalf of View Contracting for the proposed construction of a four story apartment building with associated stormwater management, a garage, decks and minor landscaping at 97 North Washington Street, North End, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2139 and BOS File No. 2026-035 from CDM Smith Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed reactivation of an existing well for irrigation purposes at the George Wright Golf Course, 420 West Street, Hyde Park, MA (Inland Bank, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, LUWW).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2140 and BOS File No. 2026-036 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of Barry Playground including upgrades to the existing field, shade structures, site furnishings, a paved bicycle track, seawall repairs, and a resilient berm at 41 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA (25 ft Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) for the proposed construction of a resilient berm and floodwall, stormwater improvements, and park amenities including a new building, parking spaces, turf fields, lighting, and tree plantings at Moakley Park, 1005 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Dune).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-0XX from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) for the construction of a landscaped berm tied into the raised road at Babe Ruth Drive and sheet pile wall in the North Connector at Moakley Park, 1305 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Dune).
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Woods Hole Group on behalf of the Stone Living Lab for the proposed installation of living seawall panels at Langone Park, 471 Commercial St, North End, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF).
Franklin Park Maintenance Yard Park Ranger Paddock NOI
Cruiseport Deck & Beam Repair NOI
North Jetty - Additional Exploration Work NOI
97 North Washington Street NOI
George Wright Golf Course Well #1 Refurbishing NOI
Barry Playground Improvements NOI
Langone Park Living Seawall Tiles RDA
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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. 006-2123 and BOS File No. 2026-023 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Ocean Havens, LLC, for the rehabilitation of a degraded section of concrete deck at the Charlestown Marina, 1 Pier 8, 13th Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from August 5, 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 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.