[9] In January 1952, he was chosen by the city council on the 26th ballot to serve a two-year term as mayor.

[10] Mayor Beaudry's accomplishments include the organization of the Grotto & Way of the Cross landmark near the Franco-American orphanage, the inaugural of the City of Lights parade, an annual event that celebrates the official start to the holiday season, and the October 16, 1952 presidential visit of Harry S. Truman to Lowell, MA.

[15] As a youngster he worked as clerk for his parents' grocery store, located at 275-277 Aiken Street.

[17] He and his family lived at 776-780 Merrimack Street in 1939-1942 and on the upper floor of his restaurant business from 1946 until the time of his death.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served as president of the Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic College for Boys Alumni Committee.