Boston, MA., 03/28/13, Mayor Thomas Menino—the longest sitting mayor in Boston’s history—-decides not to run for a fifth term. On the morning of the decision, he invites his inner staff to his offce to tell them inperson. After heart felt words, the mayor–who has been in ill health for the last nine months, lowers his head on his hands as he struggles with his emotions. From left to right, Menino, Peter Meade, head of the BRA, William Sinnott, Corporation Counsel, (back to camera), Angela Menino (mostly hidden), Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Brian Swett, Chief of Environment and Energy.