Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on May 20, 2026, 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 15, 2026.
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 20, 2026 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 20, 2026, at 3:30 p.m
Discussion Topics
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2082 and BOS File No. 2025-040 from Allen & Major Associates, Inc., on behalf of Velkor 1181 Nominee Trust for the proposed redevelopment of the existing site into a multi-family residential building with subsurface parking and utilities at 1181 - 1183 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Salt Marsh Area).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2129 and BOS File No. 2026-028 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Sail Boston, Inc., for the proposed installation of float and ramp infrastructure on the waterside of Moakley Courthouse, 12 Northern Avenue, South Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2128 and BOS File No. 2026-027 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of Sail Boston, Inc., for the proposed installation of float and ramp infrastructure on the waterside of 288 Northern Avenue, South Boston, MA (LUO, Fish Runs, Coastal Bank).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2127 and BOS File No. 2026-026 from Langan Engineering & Environmental Services on behalf of Pyramid Global Hospitality for proposed seawall repairs and maintenance at Tudor Wharf, 44 Charles River Avenue, Charlestown, MA (Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
Moakley Courthouse Temporary Floats NOI
Tudor Wharf Seawall Repair NOI
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REGULAR MEETING
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1880 and BOS 2022-036 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the repairs to the basketball and tennis courts, including resurfacing and updating the sports equipment, located at 1 Long Island Rd, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Waterfront Area, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for BOS File No. 2024-008 from the City of Boston Environment Department for restoration activities within the Mattahunt Woods property located in multiple parcels off of Itasca Street and Canaan Street, Mattapan, MA (IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1762 and BOS File No. 2021-003 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for pool and parking lot renovations located at 75 & 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW).
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1399 from the Massachusetts Port Authority for the new 0.6 miles of dedicated truck haul road between Summer Street and Conley Terminal (Dedicated Freight Corridor project) and the 4.2 acre landscaped Buffer Open Space project located East First Street, Reserved Channel, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF).
Administrative Updates
Discussion about the Enforcement Order issued and ratified for the unauthorized modifications to a deck and installation of a fence at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston Waterfront, MA 02210 (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2026.
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, 26 Court Street, Floor 4, from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.