🎧 In Kirby, a potluck and debate night brings neighbors together

Residents said events like this are important for a healthy democracy.

By: Finn McDonough

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: November 2, 2026

Words: 498

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

KIRBY — A potluck and a debate. That’s how Kirby, a small town in the Northeast Kingdom, got ready for Election Day.

Kirby has 575 residents, according to the 2020 census. Dozens of them gathered Oct. 15 at the Kirby Town Hall to eat meatballs and casseroles, and hear from all five candidates vying for two seats in the Vermont House from the Caledonia-Essex …

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