Wood or bark chip mulch is great around trees, shrubs, perennials, and small fruits. [Figure 4] A wood/bark chip mulch creates a favorable environment for earthworms and soil microorganisms. Over time, this helps reduce soil compaction.
Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2018. The 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Republican Governor Charlie Baker is eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office. No announcement has been made if Governor Charlie Baker will run for a second term.
BOSTON-Gov. Charlie Baker, during his campaign, said he would work to root out welfare fraud. A CBS investigative report identified cases of Massachusetts welfare benefits being used by people out of state. A state audit published in May 2013 found welfare benefits being paid to dead people.