Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on May 7, 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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, May 2, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2034 and BOS File No. 2025-010 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed restoration and ongoing maintenance of cobble on the seaward side of the Harborwalk pathway near Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the April 16, 2025 hearing.
Request for an Extension to the Original Order of Conditions issued for DEP File No. 006-1667 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed Harborwalk repairs located near the Bayside Expo Center, Dorchester, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF). *Continued from the April 16, 2025 hearing.
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, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.
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REGULAR MEETING
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from March 19, 2025, April 2, 2025, and April 16, 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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VirtualBoston, MA 02201 -
Contact:Conservation Commission
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Neighborhoods:AllstonDorchester
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Posted:04/30/2025 - 11:23AM
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Accessibility ServicesInterpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
