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.
Judge Baker is a current member of the Bench-Bar Coalition and has served on its Executive Committee. In 2011, Judge Baker was elected by the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators to serve a three year term on the Board of Directors for the National Center for State Courts.