Mayor of Boston

(Associated Press) - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says he's opposed to allowing more Syrian refugees into Massachusetts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris. The Republican said Monday the safety and security of the people of Massachusetts are his first priority and he would have to know a lot more about the federal government's refugee vetting process before allowing them into t

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has died following a battle with cancer. Menino left office earlier this year after announcing his retirement. Menino visited New Bedford in 2012, and built a relationship with Mayor Jon Mitchell.... Mitchell joined Menino in an organization called "Mayors Against Illegal Guns," which the Mayor says brought awareness to the problems of illegan guns on th

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is suspending his cancer treatment and a recently-launched tour in support of his memoir, ``Mayor For A New America.'' In a statement Thursday, Menino says he wants to spend more time with family and friends as he fights this ``terrible disease...

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch is making clear that he has no intention of dropping his campaign for the U.S. Senate and instead trying to succeed Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.       Lynch, a Democrat from the South Boston neighborhood, said in a statement on Friday that a number of people had asked him over the past couple of days if he'd consider running for mayor...