Business View City & Municipal | August 2022

37 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 WOODSTOCK , NEW BRUNSWI CK and planning process to “make it simpler” for those looking to develop housing to align with the municipal plan “because we know that is a key factor moving forward with population growth.” The downtown core of Woodstock is adorned with Victorian architecture from the 1880s with a beautiful waterfront straddling both rivers where many of the town’s festivals, musical performances, and other events take place. A microbrewery is now setting up shop downtown and an expansion of the historical library was recently completed in the Thompson Centre, which is now the main entrance. There is also a new park beside the library which is used for summer concerts and library programming. Next on the agenda, they will soon start on a $700,000 renovation of the town’s square. That will include new cobblestones, pendants, banners, and lighting. Slipp is pleased to report that they now have confirmation of funding for the project.