CHESHIRE, Mass. — The town's decorated its new quarters in the former school with more than three dozen Christmas trees and wreaths. 

 

The first annal Festival of Trees features trees and wreaths decorated by town departments, businesses and local organizations. All the trees came from Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center and were decorated with creativity by the participants. 

 

They ranged from a Canadian goose-feathered tree by the Hoosac Lake District, automotive designs from Bedard Bros., twinkling ornaments from Cheshire Glassworks, a Hurricanes Pride tree, a cheese-topped entry by the Cheshire Historical Commission, along with pickleballs, logging, trash pandas, cooking supplies, and numerous outdoors-themed firs. 

 

The town's departments and services weren't to be outdone, with a the Highway Department's caution tree, a crispy entry from the Fire Department, a Grinch in police handcuffs and a burst water main.  

 

The festival opened on Sunday evening with a visit from Santa Claus, cookies and hot cocoa, and holiday music. 

 

The trees can be viewed at the Community House through Dec. 31 on Monday through Thursday from 10 to 4, on Fridays until 9, Saturdays from 6 to 9 and Sundays from noon to 9.