Dalton’s Farm Toys and Johnson Aviation awarded by NDC
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What do a local farm toy business and a regional airport have in common?
Well, a number of diehard collectors have used the Newton Municipal Airport just to visit Dalton’s Farm Toys and purchase a tiny tractor or two, contributing to the town’s local commerce. But as of last month, they have another thing in common: They are recipients of awards from Newton Development Corporation (NDC).
During NDC’s Salute to Business and Industry luncheon on Oct. 22, both Dalton’s Farm Toys and Midland Aircraft Sales and Service, Inc. and Johnson Aviation Inc. — which operates and manages the municipal airport in Newton — were awarded for their success and contributions to the area.
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