Spinner Publications Announces a Book Talk/Meet & Greet Event
Hometown, a Memoir by John K. Bullard
at The Wamsutta Club, Thursday, November 13, 2025
John Bullard will be discussing his book Hometown ~ a Memoir at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford MA on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6pm to 8:30pm. The memoir is a vibrant story about Bullard’s life growing up in the area. He weaves a vibrant tale of a family legacy intertwined with the complexities of being mayor of New Bedford, and his lifelong commitment to public.
The event is hosted by Spinner Publications and is the first of a series of intimate fundraisers meant to raise awareness of Spinner Publications and Spinner’s local history books. The event will be a relaxed, cocktail party ambiance with a meet and greet cocktail hour that will include passed hors d’oeuvres, a cheese & fruit plate, vegetables crudité and a cash bar. The book talk and Q & A will follow. Ticket price $35. Hometown books will be available for sale and a book signing.
Reservations are required and tickets are available through Eventbrite or by calling the Spinner office to purchase tickets. 508-994-4564
Bullard’s memoir is the story of a young man’s decision to save the world by fixing up his hometown.
Whether acting as a federal or local leader, his actions were motivated by the pressing concerns of the times and the wants and needs of the South Coast community.
John Bullard is a native of New Bedford, Massachusetts. His ancestry includes many of the city’s first families. He has family links to the James Arnold mansion (Wamsutta Club.) James Arnold’s wife, Sarah Rotch Arnold and John are both descended from William Rotch, Jr., a whaling merchant who for decades was the wealthiest man in New Bedford. He is looking forward to talking in a house that meant so much to his family.
John and his wife, Laurie, now live in nearby Westport and have three children and five grandchildren. Hometown is his first book.
Spinner Publications is a non-profit publishing house in New Bedford whose mission is to record and promote the history, stories, and culture of the cities and towns of southeastern New England.
For more information, contact Spinner Publications at 508-994-4564 or email spinner@spinnerpub.com.
