More work is expected in the coming weeks by Covered Bridge Chips Limited in Woodstock after neighbouring residents raised concerns.
They have threatened legal action if something isn’t done.
Executive Vice President Brook Dickinson says residents expressed concerns to the company last fall. In response, they assured them that Covered Bridge had operated in full compliance with all applicable town and regulatory requirements, and they remained committed to acting responsibly.
“We have taken steps to minimize potential impacts and will continue to evaluate additional measures as needed. We are committed to being a positive presence in Woodstock and supporting efforts that contribute to the community’s growth and well-being,” a statement from Dickinson said.
A further statement from the company was released this month. It indicated that the company was continuing to reassure neighbours and the community and was committed to a plan of action set in motion last year.
“In November of 2025, we hosted two members of our local community, where we heard their concerns and outlined the measures we are implementing to be a respectful and responsible neighbour within the industrial park. Those actions included but were not limited to, adding demisters to our stacks on the roof, mufflers in our facility to deaden outgoing noise, establishing a large (regulatory meeting) sized fence in the open gap between our plant and the nearby subdivision, supported by a substantial landscaping investment including a wide variety of trees and bushes,” Dickinson explained in the statement.
It also noted that now that spring has arrived, they are taking action to execute the remaining parts of their plans in the coming weeks.
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A group of residents launched legal proceedings against Covered Bridge Potato Chips, with claims that the facility is negatively and substantially affecting nearby homes and properties.
Residents cited ongoing impacts and safety concerns, including excessive noise, industrial odours, intense lighting, heavy truck traffic, and the removal of natural vegetation that previously acted as a buffer between industrial operations and residential areas.
