by Maria Amador
STANNARD — It’s coming up on the time of year when Fred Salo might start to get a sense for how well Christmas tree sales will do this season — only there’s no need for him to do so this time around. After 47 years, Mr. Salo, a self-proclaimed veteran of the industry, is taking a step back from selling trees and trying to figure out what comes next.
Early in his professional career, it never occurred to Mr. Salo that he might one day make a living off Christmas trees. After embarking on a three-year stint in the Army…
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