Conservation Commission Public 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 Area). *Continued from the June 25, 2025 hearing.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2047 and BOS File No. 2025-019 from Bohler on behalf of the New England Aquarium for the proposed replacement of an underground steam line between Simons Theatre and the main Aquarium building at 248 Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). 

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of 700 Bennington, LLC, for the proposed demolition of an existing building and construction of a four story apartment building with stormwater infrastructure, walkways, and parking at 700 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Request for Determination of Applicability from the Boston Planning & Development Agency to conduct up to fourteen (14) land-based borings located between Sumner Street and Lisbon Street (Carlton Wharf) and between Lewis street and Piers Park Lane (Lewis Mall), East Boston, MA. 

Request for Determination of Applicability from Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct up to twelve (12) land-based soil borings at 1257 & 1263 Saratoga Street, East Boston, 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.

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).

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX from Foth on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed demolition of a deteriorated seawall and its replacement with a sloped stone revetment at Piers Park II, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA (LUO, Coastal Bank, Fish Runs, LSCSF). *Continued from the July 9, 2025 hearing.

Continued; Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2050 and BOS File No. 2025-022 from Goddard Consulting, LLC, on behalf of The AD Group Co. for the proposed construction of an apartment building, access drive, and parking lot, and the installation of associated utility lines and stormwater management system at 24 Stimson Street, West Roxbury, MA (100 ft Buffer to IVW, ILSF). 

5 Warren Street NOI

NE Aquarium Steam Replacement Work NOI

700 Bennington NOI

East Boston Waterfront Subsurface Investigation RDA

Saratoga Street Subsurface Investigation RDA

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1729 and BOS File No. 2020-017 from Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. on behalf of 282 Bremen Owner, LLC for the demolition of several structures and construction of a five-story mixed-use building located at 282-308 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA (LSCSF).

Administrative Updates

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 4, 2025, June 25, 2025, and July 9, 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 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.