Both candidates for governor in Massachusetts cancel campaign activity . They 're responding to the passing of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino . `` Bold , big-hearted , and Boston strong , Tom was the embodiment of the city he loved and led for more than two decades , '' the White House statement said . He died at age 61 on Friday after a battle with cancer.
Both candidates for governor in Massachusetts cancel campaign activity . They 're responding to the passing of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino . He died at age 61 on Friday after a battle with cancer.