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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on May 4, 2022, at 6 p.m.

Update: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via Twitter @BostonEnviro. If there are any items you wish to provide public comments on, please provide them ahead of the hearing if possible.

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 4, 2022, 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, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Discussion Topics

  1. PUBLIC HEARING, 6 P.M.

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Childs Engineering on behalf of the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the proposed pile repair, installation of structural jackets, and installation of a floating dock with access gangways and a pedestrian waiting area, located at 38 Drydock Ave, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) * Continued from the April 20, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1860 and BOS File No. 2022-021 from Foth Infrastructure & Environment on behalf of Camp Harbor View for the proposed pile cleaning, repairs, and cathodic protection located at 1 Long Island Rd, Long Island, Boston, MA (LUO, Land Containing Shellfish, Coastal Beach, LSCSF) * Continued from the April 20, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Childs Engineering Corporation on behalf of Harvard University for the proposed replacement of an existing pier and floating docks, demolition of an existing building, installation of new covered boat racks, and associated landscaping, drainage, and grading upgrades located 801 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) * Continued from the April 20, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for BOS File No. 2022-XXX from Lucas Environmental on behalf of the Local IBEW Educational Corporation for the proposed construction of a parking area with associated stormwater improvements located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA (100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1820 and BOS File No. 2021-045 from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of a single family home and associated landscaping located at 27 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA (100ft Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Isolated Vegetated Wetland, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) *Continued from the December 15, 2021 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-18XX and BOS File No. 2022-XXX from the Vertex Companies, Inc. on behalf of the University of Massachusetts, Boston for the proposed repairs to the UMass Boston Harborwalk and replacement of a pedestrian ramp at Fox Point., located at 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA (100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, Waterfront Area, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1865 and BOS File No. 2022-024 from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Muddy Water Initiative for the proposed installation of two 2-inch diameter anchors to support a proposed phosphorus reduction device on a support line located at 4-8 Boylston St, Fenway, MA (Inland Bank, BWV, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to BVW)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1866 and BOS File No. 2022-025 from Bohler on behalf of CRE-MLL Farnsworth Property Owner LLC for the proposed construction of a stormwater infiltration system, overflow connection, and rear stairs located at 33-41 Farnsworth St, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Norwood Engineering on behalf of C.A.D. Builders LLC for the proposed construction of three single family homes located at 2 Starling St, 34 & 36 Willet St, West Roxbury, MA *Continued from the December 15, 2021 hearing

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Tighe & Bond, Inc. on behalf of Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for the proposed replacement of existing gas mains located within Baker St, West Roxbury, MA

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions 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, Hyde Park, 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 to the June 1, 2022 hearing; 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 December 15, 2021 hearing

    Pier 10 Repairs NOI
    Pier 10 Repairs Plan Set
    Camp Harbor View NOI
    Newell Boathouse Renovations NOI
    265 Freeport St NOI
    27 Willet St NOI
    100 Morrissey Blvd NOI
    Muddy River Phosphorus Boom NOI
    33-41 Farnsworth St NOI
    Willet/Starling St RDA
    Baker St Gas Main RDA
    Bajko Rink Amendment
  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1746 for the installation of six inline tide gates located along Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA

    Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal placement of fill and cutting of vegetation located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA

    Discussion regarding the redevelopment of 581 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1863 from GEI Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed installation of two concrete pads with anchors to secure a seasonal art installation, located at 212 Northern Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, DPA) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing
    • Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1854 and BOS File No. 2022-016 from Ardent Group, Inc. on behalf of 28 Norwood LLC for the proposed demolition of a two-story residential dwelling and construction of an apartment building, located at 32 Norwood St, Dorchester, MA (LSCSF) * Continued from the April 6, 2022 hearing

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2022

    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 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

    Morrissey Blvd Tide Gate COC
  • 06:00PM
  • Online at:
    https://zoom.us/j/6864582044
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Contact:
    Nicholas Moreno
  • Neighborhoods:
    Allston
    Dorchester
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    South Boston
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
    04/26/2022 - 8:31AM
  • Resources:
    Official Filed Posting
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