Menino was known , in part , for his focus on neighborhood development within the Boston community .
Many believe that without Menino 's support , DSNI would not have had nearly as many successes throughout its thirty - year span .
Menino was known , in part , for his focus on neighborhood development within the Boston community , and many believe that without his support , DSNI would not have had nearly as many successes throughout its thirty - year span .