Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 8, 2025, 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 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. 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 3, 2025.
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 8, 2025 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 8, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2079 and BOS File No. 2025-038 from Childs Engineering on behalf of The Flatley Company for the proposed repairs to the spalled concrete underdeck, pile caps, and beams and the replacement a section of the damaged fender system to Domino Sugar Pier, 425 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Riverfront, 25ft Waterfront). *Continued from the September 17, 2025 hearing.
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2073 and BOS File No. 2025-034 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC, for the proposed construction of a publicly accessible overlook over the Fort Point Channel; construction of retaining walls, platform, and seating for a future public amphitheater; and minor regrading at 15 Necco Street and 244-284 A Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (25ft Waterfront Area, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF). *Continued from the September 17, 2025 hearing.
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2078 from Jacobs on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed regrouting of an existing granite seawall along Seaport Boulevard and the installation of backflow prevention devices to three (3) existing stormwater outfalls at 242-280 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Rocky Intertidal).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2074 from McFarland-Johnson on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed construction of two (2) temporary, modular trailers, and installation of associated utilities at Logan International Airport, 17 Lovell Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2072 and BOS File No. 2025-033 from Arcadis on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed maintenance and repairs of parking lots, access roads, walking paths, and the replacement of a culvert at Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester, MA (25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Salt Marsh Area, LSCSF, ACEC).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2077 and BOS File No. 2025-037 from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Allandale Farm for the proposed construction of a retail market barn, retail greenhouse, and associated stormwater management and site improvements at Allandale Farm, 255-259 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA (100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area, BLSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2075 and BOS File No. 2025-035 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the National Park Service for the proposed maintenance and repairs at the marine terminal facility at Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard, 93 Chelsea Street, Charlestown, MA (LUO, Fish Runs, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2076 and BOS File No. 2025-036 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Classic Harbor Line for the proposed 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 an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1983 and BOS File No. 2024-007 from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Harbor Towers Condominium for the proposed installation of permanent and deployable dry-flood proofing systems for flood resiliency located at 65 & 85 East India Row, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, Rocky Intertidal Shore, 100ft Buffer to Bank).
Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1856 from Fort Point Associates on behalf of Navy Yard Hospitality Group LLC for the proposed development of the eastern portion of Pier 1 which includes the placement of repurposed storage containers for retail and food service use and the creation of seasonal entertainment space, including an ice skating loop, food services, winter games, warming huts, a Harborwalk, and utility service at 29 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2042 and BOS File No. 2025-014 from BETA Group, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of walkways, construction of concrete pads for a potable water station and kiosk, renovations to the existing irrigation system, and the installation of a chain link fence and a potable water line at Paul Revere Park, North Washington Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Bank).
Fort Point Channel Overlook & Harborwalk Improvements NOI
Massport M726 - Seaport Outlets Backflow Prevention NOI
Pope John Paul II Park Pavement Repairs NOI
Allandale Farm, Market Barn and Retail Greenhouse NOI
NPS Pier 1 Charlestown Repairs NOI
Rowes Wharf Dock Extension NOI
Harbor Towers Floodproofing Amendment
Pier 1 - Tallship Caledonia at Eastie Landing Amendment
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Regular Meeting
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1597 from Epsilon Associates on behalf of 135 Morrissey Owner LLC for the renovation and landscaping improvements of the former Boston Globe building located at 135 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1628 from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) for the preliminary site preparation and soil remediation activities associated with the planned construction of Substation 131 located on Lot 2, Condor Street, East Boston, MA (100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, DPA).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1980 and Boston File No. 2024-004 from BCP-CG 27 Property LLC ℅ Beacon Capital Partners, LLC, for the renovation of the entrance lobby and façade, and the installation of an exterior signage container located at 27 Drydock, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1954 and Boston File No. 2023-044 from TRC Company, Inc. on behalf of the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the repairs to an existing asphalt driveway and installing a temporary reinforced gravel driveway at the shoreline of Long Island located in Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Beach, Coastal Dune, Coastal Bank, 25 Foot Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025 and September 17, 2025.
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, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.