Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 4, 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 30, 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 June 4, 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, June 4, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2031 and BOS File No. 2025-009 from Fodera Engineering on behalf of 250 Bremen, LLC, for the proposed construction of a multi-use building with eight (8) residential units and one (1) ground-floor commercial space at 250 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF). *Continued from the May 21, 2025 hearing
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2040 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to a deteriorated seawall including the repointing of joints and filling of voids with concrete fill at 242 Northern Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LSCSF, Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed improvements to drainage, surface conditions, and access, including site re-grading and the replacement of fences at Massport Marine Terminal, 20 Fid Kennedy Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA (DPA, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for Determination of Applicability from the City of Boston Planning Department to conduct two (2) soil test borings to support a geotechnical analysis informing the development of a future flood control system at 20 Gillette Park, South Boston Waterfront, MA.
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.
Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-XXX 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, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).
Liberty Wharf Seawall Repair NOI
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REGULAR MEETING
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2025, May 7, 2025, and May 21, 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. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.