Conservation Commission Public Hearing

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 from October 4, 2023 hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1888 and Boston File No. 2022-043 from Goddard Consulting LLC on behalf of 335 Chelsea NT LLC for the proposed demolition of an existing multi-family house and construction of a four story apartment building located at 335 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Lucas Environmental, LLC, on behalf of Vicinity Energy for the proposed installation of an 18-inch steam main from an existing manhole on Boylston Street to the development projects on Brookline Avenue located at Ipswich Street over the Muddy River, Fenway, MA (Riverfront Area, Waterfront, Inland Bank).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed repairs to the existing concrete infrastructure within the enclosed area below the Black Falcon Cruise Deck located at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (100 ft buffer to bank, LSCSF, DPA).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from The Vertex Companies, LLC., on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed construction of a new pavilion and the removal/replacement of self-contained toilets located on Georges Island, Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25 ft Waterfront).

Request for Determination of Applicability from Jacobs on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the installation of traffic cameras at nine intersections within existing roadways and/or sidewalks located in the Seaport District, Boston, MA.

Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1688 from WS Development for the construction of two buildings and underground parking garage located at 400 Summer Street, South Boston, MA.

Request for an Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1760 from the University of Massachusetts at Boston for the proposed installation of scientific monitoring equipment and research station located on Rainsford Island, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA.

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

Edgewater Trail NOI, Plans

335 Chelsea NOI

Vicinity Fenway NOI

1 Black Falcon NOI

Georges Island NOI

Seaport Cameras RDA

006-1688 Extension

006-1760 Extension

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

• 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 June 7, Meeting Minutes from July 19, Meeting Minutes from August 2, Meeting Minutes from August 16, Meeting Minutes from September 6, Meeting Minutes from September 20, and Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2023.

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 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.