High winds topple Gardner's official Christmas tree

A late-season storm that brought freezing rain, snow and high winds to the region snapped the big tree in Lafayette Square in Gardner in half early on Thursday. The tree has served for many years as the city's official Christmas tree.

The big tree in Lafayette Square in Gardner, which serves as the city's official Christmas tree, was snapped in half by high winds early on Thursday.
The big tree in Lafayette Square in Gardner, which serves as the city's official Christmas tree, was snapped in half by high winds early on Thursday.

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