West Springfield land buy expands Bear Hole conservation area
West Springfield land buy expands Bear Hole conservation area Updated Jan 10, 2021; Posted Jan 10, 2021 Aerial view of the area along Birnie Avenue and Piper Lane in West Springfield that is being purchased by the town. It will provide a new access point to the Bear Hole Reservoir, a popular hiking and biking spot, shown in the background. (Patrick Johnson photo) Facebook Share WEST SPRINGFIELD — Bears, deer, turkeys and hikers will have a little farther to roam in West Springfield this year, when the town completes its purchase of 67 acres of former farmland off Birnie Avenue. The purcha...