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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on December 11, 2024, 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.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by December 6, 2024.

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 December 11, 2024 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, December 11, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2015 and BOS File No. 2024-035 from AECOM on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed contaminated soil excavation, capping, and remediation within the central, southern and eastern portions of Gallops Island, Boston Harbor, MA (Coastal Beach, Coastal Dune, Barrier Beach, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from the November 20, 2024 Hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2013 from Collins Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of approximately 15 existing timber fender piles, the installation of 5 new fender units, and the installation of 15 steel pipe piles located at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF). *Continued from the November 20, 2024 Hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2016 and BOS File No. 2024-036 from HDR Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed installation of a stormwater pump station located near 818 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).

    Notice of Intent of DEP File No. 006-2017 and BOS File No. 2024–037 from Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed reconstruction of the existing Neponset River Reservation Neponset Landing II Spray Deck and spray deck equipment, replacement of walkways around the spray deck, and repair and replacement of utilities within the spay deck area located at 72 Hill Top Street, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF).

    Request for Determination of Applicability from VHB on behalf of Trimount ESS LLC  for the proposed installation of a portion of a 2,300 linear foot underground electric duct bank along the Alford Street-Public ROW, Charlestown, MA.

    Request for Determination of Applicability from Charlesgate Alliance for the proposed planting of 11 trees within Charlesgate Park, Fenway-Kenmore, 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


    Gallops Island Remediation NOI

    Cruiseport Fender Installation NOI

    Morrissey Boulevard Stormwater Pump Station Project – Phase 2 NOI

    Neponset II Spray Deck Redevelopment NOI

    Trimount Project RDA

    Charlesgate Alliance Tree Planting RDA

  2. REGULAR MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1929 from LEC Environmental Consultants on behalf of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the Phase 2 site improvements at Sherrin Woods Urban Wild including stormwater management upgrades to existing catch basins within Sherrin Street and an existing drainage outfall and drainage basin, removal of relic construction debris, invasive species management, and replanting with native vegetation, located at 1 Marston Street, Hyde Park, MA (100ft Buffer to BVW)

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1766 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of WS Development for the demolition of an existing parking lot and construction of a new building, an underground parking garage, proposed sidewalks, and associated improvements located at 1-27 Boston Wharf Rd, South Boston, MA (LSCSF).

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024, October 16, 2024, November 6, 2024 and November 20, 2024.

     

    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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

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