Joe Firmani, of Operation Service of Leominster, lends a helping hand to ensure that U.S. servicemen and women get a Christmas tree at no charge as a way of saying thank you for their service and ...

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Finding a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree is easy at Butler’s Orchard. Once you grab a provided hand axe and cut down your chosen tree, the crew works to smooth the base of the tree down for the stand.