Former Stoughton Resident to Speak about his Book 'October Stories'

Former Stoughton resident James Barber has written a book, October Stories on growing up in Stoughton.  Mr. Barber treats his subjects which  include Specs O'Keefe, Skunk Whitten, Quack Quack Caron, Chief McGarvey, the Town Diner, the State Theater and many other people and places with wit, mischief, and grace.

Mr. Barber will be  selling and signing copies of his book at the Stoughton Historical  Society on Thursday, June 30 from 6-8 p.m.  He will also read selected  passages as time permits.  The book is 178 pages and costs $12.98.

The back of the book reads: "Jim Barber lives in Ohio where he is  still mischievous.  He is a graduate of Ohio University and holds a  Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts.  Attempts to contact him can be accomplished by writing the publisher.  He can also be contacted by  going to the Town Spa in his old hometown and ordering a pizza.  If you  leave a big tip, his address will be given to you.  He has taught at  various universities, from which he shall refrain from mentioning so as  not to embarrass them."

The book is dedicated: "For the townies of my  youth and for Samantha still a townie at heart"