Conservation Commission Public 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). *Continued from the June 4, 2025 Hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2037 and BOS File No. 2025-012 from 686 Architects on behalf of David Collins for the demolition of an existing building, and the construction of a multi-family building with accompanying ground level parking and drainage improvements at 5 Warren Ave, Hyde Park, MA (BLSF, 100 ft Buffer to Bank, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2043 and BOS File No. 2025-015 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) Division of Waterways for the proposed construction of a floating hinged dock with associated ramp and asphalt walkways at 1175 Soldier’s Field Rd, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2046 and BOS File No. 2025-018 from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC for a proposed redevelopment project, including the construction of three (3) mixed-use buildings, a subsurface garage, and public open-space and harborwalk improvements along the Fort Point Channel at 244-284 A Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (25 ft Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2044 and BOS File No. 2025-016 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Brandywyne Village Company Limited Partnership for the proposed construction of a new trash and recycling area, including the installation of asphalt pavement, concrete pads and bollards, an underground conduit and handhole, and a stormwater management system at 870 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2045 and BOS File No. 2025-017 from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning and Development Agency for proposed restoration efforts including the installation of new rip rap, repairs to the granite seawall, and the removal and replacement of broken fender piles, among other minor maintenance, such as concrete restoration, and ladder and handrail replacements at 10 Terminal Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA (LUO, LSCSF, 25 ft Waterfront Area).

Request for Determination of Applicability from VHB, Inc. on behalf of Vertex Pharmaceuticals for proposed right-of-way improvements, including the replacement of sidewalk and curb cuts, the installation of two (2) street lights and fencing, and the planting of 12 street trees at 1 Harbor Street, South Boston Waterfront, MA.

Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-2009 and BOS File No. 2024-031 from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the removal and reconstruction of the existing sidewalk to ensure ADA compliance at William J. Day Boulevard, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).

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. 006-2042 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, 100 ft Buffer to Bank).

Liberty Wharf Seawall Repair NOI

5 Warren Street NOI

Herter Park Public Floating Dock NOI

244-284 A Street NOI

Brandywyne Village Trash Facility NOI 

Berth 10 Repairs NOI 

Harbor Street Improvements Phase II RDA 

DCR Preble Circle AoC

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1361 from CDM Smith Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for the excavation of landfill waste to create a utility corridor, and the subsequent installation of a duct bank, gas line and electrical conduit at 1205R VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA (100 ft Buffer to BVW, Inland Bank).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1364 from CDM Smith Inc., on behalf of the City of Boston Public Works Department for the capping of a 12-acre portion of the West Roxbury Education Complex historically used for municipal solid waste disposal, and the installation of a stormwater drainage system and artificial turf lawn to replace the existing natural turf atop the landfill waste located at 1205 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA (LUW, Inland Bank).

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2018 and BOS File No. 2024-038 from VHB on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Waterways to conduct up to (4) test borings, (2) on land and (2) within the Charles River, located at 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA (LUWW, BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 4, 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.