Conservation Commission Public Hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on November 1, 2023, at 6 p.m.
ATTENTION: This meeting will only 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 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via twitter @bostonenviro.
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 November 1, 2023 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order 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 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, November 1, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion Topics
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Public Hearing 6 p.m.
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).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1962 and Boston File No. 2023-052 from Fort Point Associates, Inc., on behalf of MCP 310 Northern LLC for the proposed redevelopment of Parcel X within the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Industrial Park to construct two new buildings located at 310 Northern Avenue; 5 Fid Kennedy Avenue, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of Charlestown Commerce Center Realty Trust for the proposed installation of a stone rip rap revetment within a washed-out area of an existing deteriorated sea wall located at 50 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA (Riverfront, Waterfront, DPA, Coastal Bank, LSCSF).
Request for an Amendment and Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1787 and BOS File No. 2021-021 from Beta Group on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of a playground and other site improvements located at Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Dune, Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
Request for an Amendment and Extension to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1788 and BOS File No. 2021-022 from Beta Group on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of a playground and other site improvements located at Constitution Beach, Coleridge St & Barnes Ave, East Boston, MA (LSCSF, Coastal Dune, Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Dune, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Beach).
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
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Public Meeting
Administrative Updates
Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:
- 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; 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 August 2, Meeting Minutes from August 16, Meeting Minutes from September 6, Meeting Minutes from September 20, Meeting Minutes from October 4, and Meeting Minutes from October 18, 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.