Early Life
Beaulieu was born in Nashua on April 2, 1931, the son of Emile Beaulieu Sr. and Albina (Claveau) Beaulieu. He established Beaulieu Floor Coverings, Inc. and served as its president. As a member of the New Hampshire National Guard for 20 years, Beaulieu served during the Korean War and Berlin crisis.
He is married to the former Laurette Fournier.
Beaulieu's daughter, Jane Beaulieu, is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and is frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor of Manchester
His political career began with his election to the state legislature in 1973. The following year, he was elected Manchester's welfare commissioner, a position he held until he was elected mayor in 1981.
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