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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on October 22, 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.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by October 17, 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 22, 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 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2049 and BOS File No. 2025-021 from CDW Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed renovations to the existing U.S. Army Signal Corps Station building including the installation of a new concrete sidewalk, repaving of the parking lot, regrading to redirect stormwater, and the replacement of existing stairs and porches at 2010 William J Day Boulevard, Castle Island, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Childs Engineering on behalf of Poseidon Enterprises for the proposed replacement of deteriorated sections of an existing fender system along a pier face, as well as repairs to structural timber piles and timber pile caps at 88 Sleeper Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LUO).

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2XXX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed temporary flood protections including cast-in-place concrete retaining walls, deployable flood barriers, and general site improvements at 64 Sleeper Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2048 & BOS File No. 2025-020 from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for proposed flood-mitigating improvements to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway including the installation of bioretention basins and permeable pavers, improvements to drains, catch basins and pipes, and the raising of low-lying areas at 44 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).

    Continued; 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.


    DCR Castle Island Signal Corps Station Renovations NOI 

    Barking Crab Pier Repairs NOI

    Martin's Park Interim Flood Protection NOI

    Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Improvement Amendment

     

  2. 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. 006-2023 and BOS File No. 2025-004 from Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the widening of the existing batting cage located at McConnell Park, Springdale Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2025 and October 15, 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.

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