by Laurie Jasper
explained the whole process and allowed us to
J. Bradford Seabury was born in Maine, but he
formulate our own opinion. He went right by the
left a lasting mark in Hudson.
ordinance and the state laws. He knew the town
Brad Seabury, 83, died Feb. 15, 2016, after a
and he knew the people so well, said Davis.
long battle with cancer, taking with him his years of
Former Selectman Terry Stewart has known the
institutional knowledge but leaving Hudson a better
Seabury family for years and served on the board of
place because of his service.
selectmen with Ann.
Brad graduated from Portland, Maine, Junior
Brad was a treasure for the town of Hudson,
College and then served three years in the
Stewart said. He always wanted to do what was
Army, after which he earned his Bachelor of Arts
best for his town. It was a pleasure and honor to
in English literature and philosophy from the
serve with him and his wife, Ann. Brads minute
University of Maine. In 1957, he married Ann,
taking for the planning board was thoughtful and
whom he would forever lovingly refer to as his
eloquent. He will be missed by me and the town
bride. Brad and his family moved to Hudson in
of Hudson.
1968.
Board of Selectmen Vice-Chairman Roger Coutu
Brad worked as a technical writer in the area
echoed Stewarts sentiments. Brad was one of the
and became involved in local politics with Ann,
nicest men Ive ever met. He had a command of
whom many will remember from her years as a
English vocabulary that was unlimited. If anyone
member of the Hudson Board of Selectmen along
sat with him for five minutes, theyd know that
with other community groups. Together, they
he really liked life and had a genuine caring for
started the Hudson Minutemen in 1979, which
people. He never showed preferential treatment
serviced various boards and committees in Hudson
and he put integrity above all else. It was about
and neighboring communities by recording and
service with Brad, said Coutu. Oh, and his
transcribing the minutes of meetings. Brad listed
favorite ice cream was strawberry, laughed Coutu,
himself as the, Chief cook
explaining that he always
and bottle washer. Brad
made sure to have strawberry
was also a proud member
ice cream for Brad at the
of the Portsmouth chapter of
annual ice cream social
Toastmasters, where he honed
recognizing town board
his deep, distinctive public
volunteers.
speaking voice and leadership
In 2014, Coutu and
skills. He was also a member
the rest of the board of
of the Hudson Seniors. He
selectmen dedicated the
and his wife enjoyed traveling
annual Town Report to
and set sail on many cruises
Brad Seabury for his many
with friends. Sadly, Ann
years of service to the town,
unexpectedly passed away after
breaking with tradition of
surgery in 2005.
honoring someone who
Once he got over his
passed away that year and
initial grief of losing Ann, he
instead choosing Brad. In
persevered despite his sadness,
an interview in the Lowell
said Hudson Selectman Marilyn
Sun on Feb. 15, 2014, Brad
McGrath, who knew the
told reporter John Collins,
J. Bradford Seabury
Seaburys for more than 30 years
I have no idea why I was
and served with Brad on the
selected for this honor, but I
Zoning Board of Adjustment for
am profoundly touched. It
many of those years.
seems to me that most of the people to whom past
Brad served as a Hudson Cemetery trustee, but
annual reports were dedicated were truly giants
most people will remember him as a longtime
amongst the citizenry, whereas my only claim to
member and chairman of the Hudson ZBA. I
fame would seem be that I have lasted longer than
witnessed his many acts of kindness for the town.
most. Perhaps here is where those who knew him
He treated everyone with dignity and respect. You
would disagree with him. Brad Seabury was a true
could never tell how he felt about the case until
giant amongst the citizenry.
he voted. He certainly could write, almost in
His commanding voice may be silenced, his
prose. He displayed his emotions in his writings,
stately presence no more, but his impact will long
said McGrath.
be remembered
As McGrath
and felt.
explained, the
I would say
ZBA hears cases
Brad loved his
from applicants
family beyond
who want a
measure, he
variance from
loved his country
town ordinances
and he loved his
because they
town, concluded
wish to do
McGrath.
something on their
Brad Seabury
property which
is survived by his
doesnt meet the
three children:
regulations. The
Suellen Seabury,
applicants present
JP Seabury
their cases, then
and Stacy
Brad and Ann Seabury
abutters are
Paradise as
allowed to speak,
well as seven
and finally the ZBA members are allowed to ask
grandchildren. While Brad did not wish for a
questions and deliberate in an open forum.
service, he requested that those who might
Brad was very impartial all the time on the
otherwise have gotten dressed up to come pay their
ZBA. He listened, he was very fair, and he never
last respects instead get dressed up, take their loved
prejudged, shared Maryellen Davis, who has
one out or go in the company of friends, and have
been a member of the ZBA board for nine or 10
a toast in my honor.
years and who was elected to take Brads place
The family plans to host a Celebration of Life in
as chairman. He was a wonderful mentor. He
the spring. A notice will be posted in the HLN.
ROGER E.
COUTU
The bus is leaving for Foxwoods at 6:40 a.m. sharp, dont be late!
Lucille has many trips available for you to choose from right
now. She is booking out into August, and they are filling up
fast. Stop by the trip office to reserve your seat on Wednesday or
Thursday mornings from 9-11 a.m.
Our Craft of the Month continues to be popular. Be sure to sign
up at the center to be included in this fun group class. (The last
Thursday of every month; projects change monthly)
Are you having trouble with your technology device? Sign up to
meet one on one with
John, our technology
guru. He will help
you through your
device issues, work
with you on how to
use it and answer
questions to make
you more efficient
with your device. All
devices are welcome, and he starts appointments on Thursdays at
11 a.m.
AARP Tax Help has come back to the center! We are a host
site for AARP again this year. Appointments can be made
every Thursday starting at 9 a.m. Call the center to make an
appointment, or call 211 and ask for the Hudson Senior Center.
There are also many other locations if you are unable to make
appointments on Thursdays.
Our Tuesday Movie Afternoon starts at noon. Check the
calendar for upcoming titles, but we will be showing The Water
Diviner on March 1.
Pickleball continues to pick up speed! We are playing two days
a week, and always looking for more energetic people to teach.
We will be going back outside to use the Pickleball courts as soon
as it gets warm, so get your training in now.
A huge thank you to the highway department for taking such
great care of our parking lot here at the center. No one worries
about coming here as you have taken such good care of us. Thank
you for the peace of mind, and keep up the great work!
Be sure to get out and vote in a of couple weeks. This vote in
March is about your tax dollars, how they are used and where
the money is spent. If you have any questions please stop by and
we will get you the information you need to make an informed
decision.
As always you can reach me at the center, Monday through
Thursday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can email me at lbowen@
hudsonnh.gov or just stop by the center to say hello!
Spring
Forward
Rotary Run
on April 24
submitted by Elaine Cutler
The Hudson Litchfield Rotary
Club proudly announces the First
Annual Spring Forward Rotary
Run at the historic Hills House on
April 24.
This 5K and 10K event will
begin at 10 a.m. Registration
is $25 and $35, respectively.
Participants may register at www.
runreg.com/spring-forward-rotaryrun.
All proceeds will be used to
support local community efforts
to fight addiction. The Hudson
Litchfield Rotary Club thanks the
Hudson School District for the use
of the trails at the Hills House.
All ages are more than
welcome to participate in this Fun
Run/Walk.
Mark your calendar!
Courtesy photo
News, heroin and other drugs are killing more people in New
Hampshire than traffic accidents in the state.
If you are interested in joining the committee or attending a
meeting, the next one is on March 3 at 4 p.m. at the Litchfield Town
Hall conference room.
REELECT
SELECTMAN ROGER E.
COUTU
Courtesy photo.
submitted by Evelyn
Brock, Pack 252
Hudson Pack 252
Cubmasters Bob Brock
and Jonathan Jozokos
announced that five
Webelos Cub Scouts have
advanced to Boy Scouts
and will join Troop 252 at
St. Kathryn Church. The
boys earned the Arrow of
Light award and crossed
a ceremonial bridge to
new adventures during a
banquet held at Pelham
Fish and Game this
month.
Any grade school-aged
boys interested in Cub
Scouts are welcome to
join Pack 252. Meetings
are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
at St. Kathryn Church,
Hudson.
The newest Boy Scouts of Troop 252 are, from left, Logan Munroe, Grant Dickieson,
Hunter Brock, Conor Funk and Luke Sheridan
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