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.
Governor Baker was joined by Lt. Gov. Polito, Senate President Rosenberg and stakeholders to enact a fifty-percent increase in the Massachusetts EITC for over 400,000 working individuals and families.overnor Baker announced legislation adding up to 12 new Commonwealth charter schools and/or expansions annually focusing the growth in districts that are performing in the bottom 25% of districts statewide. Learn More Â».