New Brunswick town residents take on potato chipmaker Covered Bridge over ‘sickening’ smell
Residents of Woodstock, New Brunswick, are expressing their frustration over the unpleasant smells and sounds coming from a nearby potato chip factory operated by Covered Bridge. A group of 17 residents has filed legal claims against the company, alleging significant disruption to their lives. Covered Bridge has stated that they are taking steps to mitigate the issues, but residents remain concerned about the impact on their neighborhood.
- ▪Seventeen residents have filed legal claims against Covered Bridge Potato Chips, citing ongoing disruption to their lives.
- ▪The factory, which was converted from a warehouse, has caused complaints about noise and unpleasant smells in the neighborhood.
- ▪Covered Bridge has announced plans to erect a fence and plant trees to reduce the impact of the factory on nearby homes.
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Open this photo in gallery:A group of 17 residents have filed legal claims against Covered Bridge alleging ‘significant and ongoing disruption’ to their lives.Eli J. Ridder/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWhen Susan Ryan tries to relax with a book on her backyard patio, she says she often reads the same page over and over again, distracted by the sounds and smells of her new neighbour.Ryan and her husband live in the western New Brunswick town of Woodstock, by the U.S. border.
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