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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on March 6, 2024, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will only 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 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via twitter @bostonenviro.

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 March 6, 2024, to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order 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 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, March 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1979 and Boston File No. 2024-003 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for the proposed playground/park and climate resiliency improvements located at 75 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, Waterfront, Riverfront, 100 Foot Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100 Foot Buffer to Coastal Bank).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Woods Hole Group on behalf of Stone Living Lab for the proposed installation of living seawall tiles to enhance biodiversity of sea life located at 0 Northern Ave, South Boston and 300 Condor Street, East Boston, MA.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from HNTB on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the proposed exploratory borings located within the MBTA right-of-way in Mattapan, MA.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC on behalf of the Massachusetts State Police for the proposed replacement of a heating oil utility supply line through soil excavation located at 200 Beverly Street, West End, Boston, MA.

    Request for an Extension for DEP File No. 006-1700 from Susan Bernstein on behalf of the Union Wharf Condominium Trust for the ongoing maintenance and stabilization operations to the seawall located at 343 Commercial Street, North End, Boston, MA (Coastal Banks, LSCSF).

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1704 and BOS File No. 2020-007 from GEI Consultants on behalf of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association for the proposed construction of a boardwalk and retaining wall located at Commercial Wharf, North End, Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) *Continued from the March 4, 2020 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1772 and BOS File No. 2021-010 Decoulos & Company LLC on behalf of Stefco Holdings Company for the proposed demolition of an existing structure and construction of eight housing structures located at 90 Allandale St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, Waterfront Area, Riverfront Area) *Continued from the September 6, 2023 hearing

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1961 and Boston File No. 2023-051 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of the Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and replacement of walkways around the spray deck located at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) *Continued from September 20, 2023 hearing

    Ryan Playground NOI

    Living Seawalls RDA

    MBTA Exploratory Borings RDA

    200 Beverly RDA

    Union Wharf Extension

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1514 for the installation of of the Boston Harbor Islands Mooring Field Program located off the shore of Gallops, Georges, and Spectacle Islands, MA (LUO, NHESP Priority Habitats of Rare Species).

    Ratification of the Emergency Certification issued to the Massachusetts Port Authority for sinkhole repair and backfill within the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina at 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA.

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1958 and Boston File No. 2023-048 from BSC Group, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a multi-use trail and amenities along the Neponset River and Edgewater Drive, between Osceola St. and Kennedy Playground Located in Hyde Park and Mattapan, MA (BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Bank).

    Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1928 and Boston File No. 2023-018 from Horsley Witten Group, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed remodeling of the former Doyle Playground on River Street in Hyde Park, Boston, MA (BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area). 

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from February 21, 2024.

    Translation and Sign Language interpreters are available upon prior request.  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 viewed at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

     

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