HAVERHILL— Residents are up in arms as a new Dunkin’ facility claims their noses— and their homes— with an overwhelming doughnut aroma. The massive plant, which churns out about one million pastries a day, has left locals wondering if they should celebrate or complain.

Complaints erupted during a recent Haverhill City Council meeting, where residents expressed their frustration over the constant scent that has lingered for weeks. One nearby resident described the experience as being “distracting” and “heavy” with the smell of fried dough wafting through the air.

Adding fuel to the fire, a city councilor suggested an inspection of the facility to address air quality concerns. Officials are now charged with determining whether the delightful scent is a nuisance or a culinary blessing. Meanwhile, the Dunkin’ facility, which opened after the closure of a smaller plant, aims to supply doughnuts to up to 900 stores in the region, raising questions about future emissions.

The backlash has surged on social media, with many mocking the complaints, labeling them as absurd. Yet, as the city weighs the pros and cons of this doughnut factory, residents remain in a sweet-smelling dilemma that might not be so sweet after all.