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Conservation Commission Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold its next bi-weekly hearing on June 15, 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 June 15, 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 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 June 1, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1872 and BOS File No. 2022-031 from VHB on behalf of HRP 776 Summer Street LLC for the proposed reconstruction the seawall, landside regrading, and extension of stormwater outfalls located at 776 Summer St, South Boston, MA (DPA, LUO, Coastal Bank, LSCSF, Waterfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank) *Continued from the June 1, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1871 and BOS 2022-030 from SWCA Environmental Consultants on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed Charles River Vegetation Management Plan, including routine maintenance of the Charles River Reservation, continued vegetation management for special events, and proposed invasive plan management at four focus areas, located at the Charles River Reservation, MA (BVW, 100ft Buffer to BWV, IVW, 100ft Buffer to IVW, BLSF, Riverfront Area, Waterfront Area) *Continued from the June 1, 2022 hearing

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1873 and BOS 2022-032 from 686 Architects for the proposed construction of a 3 story residential building located at 6-8 Ford St, East Boston, MA (LSCSF) June 1, 2022

    Request for a Determination of Applicability from Goddard Consulting LLC on behalf of Keohane Realty Development Trust for the confirmation of the jurisdictional status of two Isolated Vegetated Wetlands at 0 Milton Ave, Hyde Park, MA * Continued from the June 1, 2022 hearing

    Request for an Amendment to the original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1636 from CDM Smith on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed changes to the Muddy River Restoration Project, Fenway/Kenmore & Back Bay, Boston, MA * Continued from the June 1, 2022 hearing

    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. 006-1820 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 May 4, 2022 hearing

    Continued to the July 20, 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

    Continued; 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 May 4, 2022 hearing

  2. PUBLIC MEETING

    Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1648 for the construction of two 4-story residential buildings and associated garage located at 1545-1555 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA

    Ratification of the Emergency Certification issued to the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the driving of temporary piles to support the partial collapse of the South Jetty within the Marine Industrial Park, South Boston, MA

    Discussion regarding the restoration plan for the illegal placement of fill and cutting of vegetation located at 256 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA * Continued from the June 1, 2022 hearing

    Administrative Updates

    Acceptance of the Order of Conditions:

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1875 and BOS 2022-034 from Weston & Sampson Engineers on behalf of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the installation of a new boat dock at LoPresti Park, located at 33 Sumner St, East Boston, MA (LUO, LSCSF)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1848 and BOS 2022-010 from Hayes Engineering, Inc. on behalf of BST Waterfront Development LLC, c/o Pilot Seafood Properties III, LLC for the proposed addition to a seafood processing building located at Fid Kennedy Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank)

    Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1849 and BOS 2022-011 from Hayes Engineering, Inc. on behalf O’Hara, FJ&EAO, LLC c/o Pilot Development Partners, LLC for the construction of a building addition and loading areas located at Fid Kennedy Ave, South Boston, MA (LSCSF)

    Acceptance of Meeting Minutes from June 1, 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-3850.

    Nicholas Moreno

    Boston Conservation Commission

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