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Special Acts for Cities & Towns (Including Fire, Water & Regional School Districts) Enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly 1980 - 2013 John C. Caruso Principal Program Analyst Office of Local Government Assistance Department of Revenue September 2013

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Special Acts

for

Cities & Towns

(Including Fire, Water & Regional School Districts)

Enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly

1980 - 2013

John C. Caruso Principal Program Analyst

Office of Local Government Assistance

Department of Revenue

September 2013

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SPECIAL ACTS FOR CITIES & TOWN (including Fire, Water & Regional School Districts)

(LA signifies a Local Act; R signifies a Resolution)

LEGISLATION ENACTED – CUMULATIVE EDITION (2013 - 1980)

YEAR PUBLIC ENACTED LAW DESCRIPTION

BARRINGTON

2012 212 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 2012 248 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT

2011 101 STATISTICAL UPDATE #2 – DATE CHANGED TO 2010 2011 137 STATISTICAL UPDATE #2 – DATE CHANGED TO 2010

2010 LA106 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE 2010 LA108 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE

2009 205 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2009 242 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP

2005 3 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 1 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $4,000,000 2002 2 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $5,000,000 2002 282 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2001 346 ZONING – DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE / SPECIAL USES 2000 96 RETIREMENT BENEFITS – PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES 1999 132 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 1998 13 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $14,250,000 1998 206 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 246 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE

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1997 10 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - $4,000,000 1997 11 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $15,000,000 1997 21 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1997 22 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - $4,000,000 1997 253 RETIREMENT SYSTEM – PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES 1997 255 TAX ABATEMENT – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SIGNAGE 1996 25 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1996 27 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ADOPTION 1996 80 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1995 13 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 34 REDUCTION IN ASSESSMENT – REMOVAL OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS 1993 110 TAX ABATEMENT: UNIFORM SIGNAGE PROJECT 1993 111 TAX ABATEMENT: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PROJECT 1993 135 TAX ABATEMENT: UNIFORM SIGNAGE PROJECT 1993 136 TAX ABATEMENT: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PROJECT 1993 268 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1993 427 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 471 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1992 14 LIQUOR LICENSES – REFERENDUM 1992 17 LIQUOR LICENSES – REFERENDUM 1992 304 ASSIGNMENT OF TAX TITLES TO LAND TRUST 1991 38 LOCATION OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING 1991 400 LOCATION OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING 1990 46 SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – ESTABLISHMENT 1988 134 TRAFFIC FINES 1987 204 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1986 11 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1986 24 INDEMNITY FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS 1986 38 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1986 85 POWER TO EXEMPT PROPERTY FROM TAXATION 1986 86 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY 1986 358 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1984 99 VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES 1984 168 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1983 190 NAMING TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT WASHINGTON/COUNTY ROAD 1981 4 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $26,800,000 1980 LA (pg. 72) TEMPLE HABONIN-BARRINGTON JEWISH CENTER – TAX EXEMPTION

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BLACKSTONE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT

1990 406 USER FEES 1989 400 NOTICE OF TAX SALES 1989 464 WATER POLLUTION STUDIES 1982 395 SEWER DISTRICT ACT – PENALTIES 1980 162 ADVANCES IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS 1980 358 SEWER DISTRICT ACT – AMENDMENTS

BRISTOL

2012 429 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $9,000,000 2012 471 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - $9,000,000

2011 202 REGISTRATION PLATE FOR 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE 2011 203 REGISTRATION PLATE FOR 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE 2011 LA81 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA85 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 24 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE 2009 38 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE 2009 205 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2009 242 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2009 254 HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM – TAX EXEMPTION

2008 69 BONDS – ANIMAL SHELTER - $2,000,000 2008 109 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2008 209 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2008 210 BONDS – ANIMAL SHELTER - $2,000,000 2008 285 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2008 361 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2008 400 ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY – TAX EXEMPTION

2006 414 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $15,000,000 2006 499 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $15,000,000 2006 LA36 HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM – TAX EXEMPTION 2006 LA41 HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM – TAX EXEMPTION 2005 16 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 25 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 429 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – COMPOSITION 2005 432 COLT STATE PARK / POPPASQUASH RD. – RIPARIAN RIGHTS 2004 69 BONDS – ROADS/SIDEWALKS - $5,000,000 2004 74 BONDS – ROADS/SIDEWALKS - $5,000,000 2004 155 PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT FOR THE ELDERLY 2004 190 PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT FOR THE ELDERLY

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2003 225 TOWN CLERK – PROBATE JUDGE FUNCTIONS 2003 303 TAX ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS / NEW CONSTRUCTION 2003 351 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 114 2003 355 TAX ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS / NEW CONSTRUCTION 2003 356 TOWN CLERK – PROBATE JUDGE FUNCTIONS 2003 381 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 114 2002 101 DOGS – RESTRICTIONS / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES 2002 102 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – TAX RATE APPLIED 2002 260 DOGS – RESTRICTIONS / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES 2000 21 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – EXEMPTION 2000 138 BONDS – ROGERS FREE LIBRARY - $2,000,000 2000 234 BONDS – ROGERS FREE LIBRARY - $2,000,000 2000 471 NAMING OF THE THOMAS BYRNES BIKE PATH 1999 38 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1999 78 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 224 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1999 258 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 259 TREE WARDEN – ELIMINATION OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 1999 316 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS – LICENSING 1999 317 TREE WARDEN – ELIMINATION OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 1998 143 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 168 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 186 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS/EQUIPMENT - $1,830,000 1998 192 BONDS – MOUNT HOPE PROPERTY - $1,500,000 1998 248 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS/EQUIPMENT - $1,830,000 1998 249 BONDS – MOUNT HOPE PROPERTY - $1,500,000 1998 446 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/01 1997 224 TAX EXEMPTION RATE: $20 PER $1,000 1997 246 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – SPOUSE 1997 277 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – SPOUSE 1997 328 TAX EXEMPTION RATE: $20 PER $1,000 1996 58 TAX DEFERMENTS – LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS 1995 348 ELDERLY PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION – CREATED 1995 349 TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION – CREATED 1995 350 MAXIMUM EXEMPTION ALLOWED - $50,000 1995 351 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – PARTIALLY DISABLED – CREATED 1995 352 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – DWELLINGS OF CLERGYMEN 1995 353 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS – REPEALED 1994 7 BONDS – LANDFILL CLOSURE - $3,800,000 1993 28 BONDS – LANDFILL CLOSURE - $4,500,000 1993 40 BONDS – LANDFILL CLOSURE - $4,500,000 1993 270 BONDS – EXTENSION OF PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION

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1993 342 REGULATION OF ITINERANT VENDORS 1993 428 PEDDLERS’ LICENSES 1993 470 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – CONVENTS 1992 114 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF THE POLLS 1992 123 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1992 127 CHARTER AMENDMENT – BORROWING 1992 204 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF THE POLLS 1991 85 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1991 330 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACT 1991 384 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1991 392 PROPERTY REVALUATION DATE EXTENSION 1991 398 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1991 LA47 FRIENDS OF LINDEN PLACE – TAX EXEMPTION 1989 328 BONDS – SEWERS AND ROADS - $2,650,000 1989 329 BONDS – OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION - $1,300,000 1988 117 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – AMENDED 1988 118 DOG ORDINANCES – FINES 1987 459 PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES 1986 18 BONDS – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY - $8,880,000 1986 290 FEES FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES 1986 292 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1986 306 BONDS – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY - $8,880,000 1986 340 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1986 421 TAX RATE FREEZE FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1985 3 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1985 110 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS 1985 307 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1984 25 AUTHORIZATION TO LICENSE ELECTRONIC/VIDEO GAMES 1984 165 HOPE AND HIGH STREETS CENTER LINE 1984 184 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $3,900,000 1984 311 DISTRICT MODERATORS AND CLERKS 1983 22 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS AND GOLD STAR PARENTS 1983 275 DOG ORDINANCE 1982 210 PENSION FUND – MEMBERS OF PERMANENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 1981 57 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1981 140 AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN COMPLAINTS FOR ARREST 1980 211 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $9,500,000 1980 230 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FUND FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE DEPT.

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BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

2013 15 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 2013 16 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 1993 243 BRISTOL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY ACT – AMENDMENTS 1992 225 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – OPEN RECORDS 1992 308 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – OPEN RECORDS 1985 243 BRISTOL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY ACT 1985 LA53 BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 102 BRISTOL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY ACT - AMENDMENTS

BRISTOL-WARREN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2004 447 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $22,800,000 2004 505 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $22,800,000 2003 26 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $38,000,000 1996 117 BONDS – SCHOOL ADDITIONS/REPAIRS - $12,800,000 1996 370 BONDS – SCHOOL ADDITIONS/REPAIRS - $12,800,000

BURRILLVILLE

2013 138 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES REVISED 2013 170 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES REVISED 2013 244 LIMITATION OF DAMAGES ON JUDGMENTS RENDERED 2013 493 LIMITATION OF DAMAGES ON JUDGMENTS RENDERED

2012 214 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDED 2012 224 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDED 2012 269 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICT – CIVIL IMMUNITY 2012 280 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICT – CIVIL IMMUNITY

2011 123 BURRILLVILLE SEWER COMMISSION – PENALTIES 2011 321 BURRILLVILLE SEWER COMMISSION – PENALTIES 2011 LA82 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA86 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2010 196 TAXATION OF ELECTRICITY GENERATING FACILITIES 2010 197 DOGS – LICENSING FEES / PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 2010 223 TAXATION OF ELECTRICITY GENERATING FACILITIES 2010 225 DOGS – LICENSING FEES / PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 2010 260 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – CRITERIA AMENDED 2010 274 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2010 283 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – CRITERIA AMENDED 2010 284 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – DISABLED PERSONS

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2010 297 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2010 R160 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2009 54 SEWER COMMISSION – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 178 OAKLAND-MAPLEVILLE NO.4 FIRE DIST. - CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 253 OAKLAND-MAPLEVILLE NO.4 FIRE DIST. – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 259 SEWER COMMISSION – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 278 LOCAL LICENSING OF HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 2009 279 LOCAL LICENSING OF HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 2008 282 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS – COLLECTION OF FEES 2008 330 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $4,000,000 2008 362 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS – COLLECTION OF FEES 2008 395 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $4,000,000 2007 147 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – ARTICLES/TAX EXEMPTION 2007 399 GLENDALE WATER ASSOCIATION – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 445 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT – ARTICLES/TAX EXEMPTION 2007 455 GLENDALE WATER ASSOCIATION – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2006 411 TAX STABILIZATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS 2006 532 TAX STABILIZATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS 2005 5 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 12 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 357 BUSINESS LICENSES – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 2005 359 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 2005 420 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 2005 421 BUSINESS LICENSES – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 2004 30 TAX CREDIT IN LIEU OF TAX EXEMPTION 2004 31 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS – ELIGIBILITY 2004 66 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS – ELIGIBILITY 2004 67 TAX CREDIT IN LIEU OF TAX EXEMPTION 2004 226 POLICE – OPTIONAL TWENTY YEAR RETIREMENT 2004 242 POLICE – OPTIONAL TWENTY YEAR RETIREMENT 2004 329 COLUMBUS CLUB – TAX EXEMPTION 2004 506 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION - $7,500,000 2004 561 COLUMBUS CLUB – TAX EXEMPTION 2004 568 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION - $7,500,000 2002 36 BONDS – TOWN LIBRARY - $5,000,000 2002 37 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - $6,000,000 2002 89 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - $6,000,000 2002 104 BONDS – TOWN LIBRARY - $5,000,000 2002 299 POLICE – OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROVISION 2002 369 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - MEMBERSHIP 2001 12 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT ACT 2001 47 PASCOAG UTILITY DISTRICT ACT 2001 78 BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST – TAX EXEMPTION

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2001 103 ZONING – DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES 2001 352 BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST – TAX EXEMPTION 2001 LA50 OAKLAND/MAPLEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT– CHARTER REINSTATEMENT 2000 32 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – BOND ISSUANCE 2000 33 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – BOND ISSUANCE 2000 59 BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 65 BURRILLVILLE LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 35 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $12,500,000 1999 76 TAX EXEMPTIONS – TAX RATE 1999 81 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $12,500,000 1999 229 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 230 TAX DEFERMENT – INABILITY TO PAY 1999 231 TAX EXEMPTION – TAX CONSTITUTES A LIEN 1999 266 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL – REPEALED 1999 276 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 321 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL – REPEALED 1999 334 FIXED RATE FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS 1999 335 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 399 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 428 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – PUC APPROVAL 1998 6 BONDS – SCHOOL PURPOSES - $12,500,000 1998 27 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1998 165 REGIONAL MUNICIPAL COURT WITH NORTH SMITHFIELD 1998 182 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – MONTAUP ELECTRIC 1998 253 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – BOUNDARIES 1997 80 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1997 117 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1997 243 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1997 273 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1997 LA41 GLENDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 LA10 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 LA38 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1994 40 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ESTABLISHMENT 1994 151 ELECTIONS – TIME OF OPENING OF POLLS 1994 192 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 274 ELECTIONS – TIME OF OPENING OF POLLS 1994 LA27 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1993 113 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1993 166 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1993 343 RETAILER’S INVENTORY – EXEMPTION / FREEZE 1993 429 STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1992 294 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS – ESTABLISHED 1992 295 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93

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1992 310 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1992 474 HIGHWAY SYSTEM 1992 LA39 NASONVILLE WATER DISTRICT – MONIES PAID BY STATE 1991 405 BONDS – LANDFILL CLOSING - $1,600,000 1991 413 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT 1990 6 POLICE PERSONNEL RETIREMENT 1990 24 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 106 BUSINESS REGISTRATION 1990 107 REGULATION OF JUNKYARDS 1990 111 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 1990 178 REGULATION OF JUNKYARDS 1990 179 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 1990 298 DAMAGES DONE BY DOGS 1990 508 HARNESS RACING – REFERENDUM 1990 509 BUSINESS REGISTRATION 1990 LA59 GLENDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 8 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $6,500,000 1989 19 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $6,500,000 1989 20 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $500,000 1989 21 BONDS – OPEN SPACE - $250,000 1989 22 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $400,000 1989 247 INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION OF BURRILLVILLE – TAX EXEMPTION 1989 256 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 324 SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATION 1989 LA61 GLENDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 1 ZONING ORDINANCES – AMENDMENTS 1988 57 EXEMPTION / VALUATION FREEZE OF WHOLESALER’S INVENTORY 1988 112 PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES 1988 127 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $350,000 1987 20 NASONVILLE WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 1987 30 TAXATION OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES 1987 55 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $7,000,000 1987 142 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $7,000,000 1987 143 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENT 1986 19 VETERANS’ EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1986 23 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/IMPROVEMENTS - $14,000,000 1986 84 PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD 1986 291 NASONVILLE WATER DISTRICT - CHARTER AMENDMENT 1985 40 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1985 122 TOWN MEETINGS 1985 158 BURRILLVILLE WATER DISTRICT 1985 164 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $5,800,000 1985 236 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT

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1985 320 PARKING REGULATIONS 1985 LA99 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 82 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 90 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – TOWN MEETING APPROVAL 1983 20 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 90 PASCOAG FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 48 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - $3,500,000 1982 139 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 LA (pg. 45) NASONVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 92 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1981 LA (pg. 46) GLENDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 13 PAYMENT OF FEE IN-LIEU: LAND USED FOR PUBLIC RECREATION 1980 136 HARRISVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 209 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL 1980 LA (pg. 83) PASCOAG FIRE DEPARTMENT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

CENTRAL FALLS

2013 81 ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVED PROPERTY – EXEMPTION 2013 87 ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVED PROPERTY – EXEMPTION 2013 90 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 95 ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVED PROPERTY – EXEMPTION 2013 97 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 144 ARTICLE 13 – “EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS” – BONDS 2013 277 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL-WIDE DRESS CODE POLICY 2013 343 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL-WIDE DRESS CODE POLICY

2012 138 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 141 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 241 ARTICLE 12 - STABILIZATION FUND / MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOLS 2012 241 ARTICLE 22 – APPROPRIATION FOR BENEFIT OF RETIREES 2012 R257 WYATT DETENTION FACILITY COMMISSION – DATES EXTENDED 2011 265 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXEMPTED 2011 R435 COMMISSION TO STUDY WYATT DETENTION FACILITY 2011 R441 COMMISSION TO STUDY WYATT DETENTION FACILITY

2009 85 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $5,000,000 2009 171 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $5,000,000

2008 346 HOMEOWNER TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2008 427 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2008 461 HOMEOWNER TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2008 476 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

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2007 44 CONVEYED TITLE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 2007 48 CONVEYED TITLE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 2007 103 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2007 105 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2007 263 POWERS OF MUNICIPAL DETENTION FACILITY CORPORATION 2007 352 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VARIOUS CATEGORIES AMENDED 2007 392 POWERS OF MUNICIPAL DETENTION FACILITY CORPORATION 2007 465 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VARIOUS CATEGORIES AMENDED 2005 20 REPEAL OF CENTRAL FALLS REVIEW COMMISSION 2004 235 HOMEOWNER TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 236 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENT - $10,000,000 2004 328 HOMEOWNER TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 511 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENT - $10,000,000 2003 255 HOUSING AUTHORITY – APPROVAL OF MEMBERS 2003 293 HOUSING AUTHORITY – APPROVAL OF MEMBERS 2002 7 CLUB SPORT UNIAO MADEIRENSE – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 204 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES – ESTABLISHED 1999 28 EDUCATION – URBAN COLLABORATIVE 1999 194 EDUCATION – URBAN COLLABORATIVE 1999 492 TAX STABILIZATION ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1996 221 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $12,000,000 1996 243 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $12,000,000 1995 239 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS – REASSESSMENT EXEMPTION 1995 249 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION – AMENDMENTS 1995 302 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION – AMENDMENTS 1994 32 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION – AMENDMENTS 1994 33 VETERANS’ AND ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1994 219 VETERANS’ AND ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1994 318 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 1993 156 ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE WITHDRAWALS 1993 173 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 86 ELECTIONS – WARD LINES 1992 300 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1992 314 MUNICIPAL COURT – STOPPING FOR CROSSING GUARDS 1991 44 ARTICLE 41 – FISCAL EMERGENCY 1991 312 SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING PLAN 1990 65 ARTICLE 67 – CENTRAL FALLS REVIEW COMMISSION 1990 194 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION - ADOPTION

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1989 9 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $9,900,000 1989 55 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY – NONBINDING REFERENDUM 1989 450 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1988 318 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1988 552 CENTRAL FALLS AND PAWTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1986 170 BONDS – BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION - $6,000,000 1985 135 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS, BLIND AND ELDERLY 1982 206 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 357 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING

CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2008 428 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $2,706,000 2008 429 BONDS – RYSE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $4,447,000 2008 430 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $17,847,000 2008 435 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $17,847,000 2008 436 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $2,706,000 2008 437 BONDS – RYSE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $4,447,000 2007 397 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $26,000,000 2007 484 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $26,000,000 2006 407 CHARTER AMENDMENT – PAYMENTS OF SHARES OF COSTS 2006 419 CHARTER AMENDMENT – POWER TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY 2006 490 CHARTER AMENDMENT – BUDGET PROCEDURES 2005 218 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $99,824,000 2005 240 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $99,824,000 2004 265 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION – AMENDED 2004 512 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION – AMENDED 2002 11 FINANCIAL MEETING – BUDGET ADOPTION 2002 12 FINANCIAL MEETING – BUDGET ADOPTION 2002 298 ENTRANCE, EXPANSION AND EXIT COMMITTEE 2002 368 ENTRANCE, EXPANSION AND EXIT COMMITTEE 2001 2 FINANCIAL MEETING – BUDGET ADOPTION 2001 4 FINANCIAL MEETING – BUDGET ADOPTION 2001 16 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $55,160,000 2001 17 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $55,160,000 2000 6 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 2000 7 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 2000 13 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATIONS - $37,500,000 2000 422 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATIONS - $37,500,000

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1999 3 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1998 5 BUDGET ADOPTION PROCEDURES 1997 4 ANNUAL MEETING DATE 1997 7 ANNUAL MEETING DATE 1997 279 ASSESSMENT PROVISIONS 1996 9 FINANCIAL MEETING DATES 1996 112 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1996 113 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS 1996 114 NEIGHBORHOOD ATTENDANCE DISTRICTS 1996 115 CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BORROWING 1995 8 DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1995 11 DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1995 285 PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS 1995 359 PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS 1994 4 1994 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1994 368 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACT – AMENDMENTS 1993 3 ANNUAL MEETING DATE AND BUDGET 1993 109 ANNUAL REGIONAL DISTRICT MEETING 1992 3 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1992 95 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACT – AMENDED 1992 479 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACT – AMENDED 1988 40 BOND ISSUE – TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 1986 286 INCORPORATION ACT AMENDED – REFERENDUM 1985 17 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – REFERENDUM 1983 38 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $5,579,000 1983 117 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $5,579,000 1982 14 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $5,084,736 1980 264 FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

CHARLESTOWN

2011 128 MUNICIPAL COURT – TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS 2011 151 ARTICLE 6 – BEACH FEES – REDUCED LOCAL SHARE 2011 297 MUNICIPAL COURT – TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

2009 272 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

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2007 11 BONDS – AFFORDABLE HOUSING - $1,000,000 2007 16 BONDS – AFFORDABLE HOUSING - $1,000,000 2007 357 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 460 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2006 256 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 2005 LA48 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 LA49 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2004 266 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - $3,000,000 2004 287 BONDS – CAPITAL COSTS FOR SCHOOLS - $34,900,000 2004 509 BONDS – CAPITAL COSTS FOR SCHOOLS - $34,900,000 2004 510 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - $3,000,000 2004 560 SHANNOCK WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2002 22 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 2002 83 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $15,000,000 2002 90 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 2002 LA90 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 85 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM – REFERENDUM 2001 LA17 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2000 134 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2000 194 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2000 220 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2000 298 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2000 311 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM – REFERENDUM 2000 434 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM – REFERENDUM 2000 437 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM – REFERENDUM 1999 438 MUNICIPAL LANDFILL – VERTICAL EXPANSION 1999 460 MUNICIPAL LANDFILL – VERTICAL EXPANSION 1998 35 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 413 LIMITATION ON STATE BEACH FEES ABOLISHED 1995 289 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1995 361 BONDS – COMMUNITY CARE CENTER - $1,900,000 1995 LA23 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 LA31 SHADY HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1994 LA5 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 471 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1991 390 QUONOCHONTAUG WATER DISTRICT

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1990 165 BONDS – GOLF COURSE - $3,500,000 1990 185 BONDS – GOLF COURSE - $3,500,000 1990 287 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 499 QUONOCHONTAUG WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 1989 38 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 52 WARRANTS FOR ARREST 1989 LA38 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 LA60 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 LA42 QUONOCHONTAUG CENTRAL BEACH FIRE DIST. – CHARTER AMEND. 1988 LA44 QUONOCHONTAUG CENTRAL BEACH FIRE DIST. – CHARTER AMEND. 1987 LA37 CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1986 128 REGULATION AND LICENSING OF TRAILER PARKS 1986 219 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1985 180 HIGHWAYS 1985 232 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1985 481 HIGHWAYS 1984 16 POLICE LIEUTENANTS – SEARCH WARRANTS 1984 LA15 QUONOCHONTAUG CENTRAL BEACH FIRE DIST. – WATER SYSTEM 1982 37 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS / CREDITS FOR ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1982 LA (pg. 122) CHARLESTOWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 16 CHARTER AMENDMENT VALIDATION – ELECTION PROCEDURE 1981 111 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $5,000,000 1981 366 VOTE FOR APPROPRIATION MADE PRIMA FACIE THAT PERMITTED 1980 1 FISCAL YEAR CHANGE TO JULY 1 1980 212 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $5,000,000

COVENTRY

2013 8 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – ANNUAL LEVY 2013 11 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2013 12 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2013 516 POWERS AND DUTIES OF FIRE DISTRICTS IN COVENTRY 2013 534 ASPHALT AND CONTINUOUS MIXING FACILITIES

2012 119 BORROWING TO PAY COURT JUDGMENTS 2012 127 BORROWING TO PAY COURT JUDGMENTS 2012 208 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2012 238 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2012 295 BONDS – SCHOOL / MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $5,000,000 2012 332 BONDS – SCHOOL / MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $5,000,000 2012 430 BONDS – HEATING SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS - $1,600,000

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2012 431 BONDS – FIRE SYSTEMS IN HIGH SCHOOL - $400,000 2012 432 BONDS – SCHOOL FLOORING REPLACEMENT - $550,000 2012 433 BONDS – ROOF REPAIRS FOR SCHOOLS - $5,000,000 2012 434 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX - $1,000,000 2012 466 BONDS – FIRE SYSTEMS IN HIGH SCHOOL - $400,000 2012 467 BONDS – ROOF REPAIRS FOR SCHOOLS - $5,000,000 2012 468 BONDS – SCHOOL FLOORING REPLACEMENT - $550,000 2012 469 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX - $1,000,000 2012 470 BONDS – HEATING SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS - $1,600,000 2012 489 ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX AMNESTY OF PROGRAM 2011 LA123 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA136 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2008 277 COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2008 432 COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2007 132 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 199 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 317 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS 2007 349 BONDS – PUBLIC FACILITIES - $32,250,000 2007 434 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS 2007 466 BONDS – PUBLIC FACILITIES - $32,250,000 2006 119 SEWER AUTHORITY ENABLING ACT – AMENDED 2006 140 SEWER AUTHORITY ENABLING ACT – AMENDED 2006 305 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON SOUTH MAIN STREET 2006 402 WASHINGTON LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 403 TIOGUE LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 404 HARRIS FIRE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 405 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 492 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 493 HARRIS FIRE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 494 TIOGUE LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 495 WASHINGTON LIGHTING DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION 2006 496 COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 170 TAX EXEMPTION FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY 2004 25 BOUNDARY LINE – ESTABLISHMENT 2004 148 BOUNDARY LINE – ESTABLISHMENT 2003 23 SPECIAL ELECTION – COMBINED VOTING DISTRICTS 2002 231 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BOARD – INCREASED MEMBERSHIP 2001 29 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION – LAKE TIOGUE 2000 49 BONDS – RECREATIONAL LAND - $2,000,000 2000 50 BONDS – RECREATIONAL LAND - $2,000,000

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2000 55 ARTICLE 29 – REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT 2000 241 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT 1999 10 COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – BOUNDARIES 1999 20 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $34,000,000 1999 21 COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – BOUNDARIES 1999 86 COVENTRY LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 127 COVENTRY LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 210 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $34,000,000 1997 330 SEWER AUTHORITY ACT – AMENDMENTS 1997 LA7 HOPKINS HILL ROAD FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1997 LA39 HOPKINS HILL ROAD FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1996 10 STABILIZATION OF TAXES ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1996 21 HOPKINS HILL ROAD FIRE DISTRICT – BORROWING POWER 1996 64 HOPKINS HILL ROAD FIRE DISTRICT – BORROWING POWER 1996 368 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATES – FROM $6 TO $12 1996 420 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATES – FROM $6 TO $12 1996 LA28 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 10 BONDS – NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY - $4,760,000 1995 LA29 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 LA34 WESTERN COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1994 1 AMENDS 1993 BOND ISSUE ACT – ELECTION 1994 2 AMENDS 1993 BOND ISSUE ACT – ELECTION 1993 87 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $8,500,000 1993 161 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $8,500,000 1993 331 PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL – ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 1993 LA16 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 LA18 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 39 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES 1992 40 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 1992 55 SALE OF ABANDONED ROADS 1992 153 TAX EXEMPTION – WHOLESALERS’ INVENTORY 1992 291 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1992 LA19 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 LA34 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION FOR JOSEPH MURRAY 1991 13 BONDS – SEWERS - $1,100,000 1991 LA6 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1991 LA7 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 288 BONDS – REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM - $1,500,000 1989 14 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $2,450,000 1989 37 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $1,100,000 1989 113 HARRIS FIRE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT – MERGER COMMITTEE

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1989 168 VETERANS’ / ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNT INCREASED 1989 455 VETERANS’ / ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNT INCREASED 1989 LA63 TBPMBC - ANTHONY P.N.A. LODGE 1001 – TAX EXEMPTION 1988 113 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,500,000 1988 116 EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY 1988 125 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,500,000 1988 232 HOUSING AUTHORITY – COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS 1988 319 HOUSING AUTHORITY – COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS 1988 LA10 WASHINGTON LIGHTING DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1987 19 BONDS – SEWERS - $750,000 1987 294 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $2,200,000 1987 295 BONDS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1987 403 LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITY – COUNCIL APPROVAL 1987 405 BONDS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1987 406 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $2,200,000 1986 144 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – CLASS C LICENSES 1986 309 BONDS – POLICE STATION ADDITION - $350,000 1986 310 BONDS – LIBRARY ADDITION - $610,000 1986 311 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE - $290,000 1986 312 BONDS – TOWN HALL ADDITION - $1,150,000 1986 313 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN ROAD - $10,000,000 1985 203 MUNICIPAL COURT 1985 219 MUNICIPAL COURT 1985 LA14 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 108 BONDS – SCHOOL REPAIRS - $750,000 1984 219 AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH FIRE LANES 1984 LA46 CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 1 BONDS – SEWER CONSTRUCTION - $6,900,000 1983 286 DOG ORDINANCE 1982 21 HARRIS LIGHTING DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 29 CHARTER AMENDMENT – RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS 1982 91 BONDS – REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM - $1,000,000 1980 62 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1980 117 COVENTRY FIRE DEPARTMENT – PARTICIPATION IN M.E.R.S. 1980 189 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS / TOTALLY DISABLED – ADOPTED 1980 231 SENIOR CITIZENS’ BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1980 350 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1980 359 POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT – VESTING 1980 LA (pg. 79) HOPKINS HILL ROAD FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 LA (pg. 82) CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

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CRANSTON

2013 139 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2013 204 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2013 444 OPTING OUT OF MERS / DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN 2013 472 OPTING OUT OF MERS / DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN 2013 526 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION

2012 271 RESOURCE RECOVERY – OFF-SITE AIR MONITORING 2012 279 RESOURCE RECOVERY – OFF-SITE AIR MONITORING 2012 438 BONDS – PLAYGROUNDS / ATHLETIC FIELDS - $2,500,000 2012 440 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES – RETIREMENT 2012 474 BONDS – PLAYGROUNDS / ATHLETIC FIELDS - $2,500,000 2012 475 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES – RETIREMENT 2012 LA135 REAPPORTIONMENT – TOWN COUNCIL / SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2012 LA136 REAPPORTIONMENT – TOWN COUNCIL / SCHOOL COMMITTEE

2011 R100 INSTALLATION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

2010 275 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM – OPT OUT PROVISION 2010 286 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM – OPT OUT PROVISION

2009 269 ELDERLY/DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS AND FREEZE 2009 270 ELDERLY/DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS AND FREEZE

2008 328 ELDERLY/DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASED AMOUNTS 2008 329 BONDS – FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEM - $1,000,000 2008 331 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAYS - $10,000,000 2008 332 BONDS – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - $6,000,000 2008 336 BONDS – FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $6,300,000 2008 338 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $6,000,000 2008 388 BONDS – FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEM - $1,000,000 2008 397 BONDS – FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $6,300,000 2008 398 ELDERLY/DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASED AMOUNTS 2008 399 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAYS - $10,000,000 2008 401 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $6,000,000 2008 439 BONDS – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - $6,000,000

2007 17 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 2007 18 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 2006 391 BONDS – ATHLETIC FACILITIES - $2,710,000 2006 392 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $530,000 2006 393 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAY REPAIRS - $3,000,000 2006 394 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM RENOVATIONS - $8,500,000 2006 395 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARIES - $900,000 2006 396 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS/EQUIPMENT - $4,335,000 2006 427 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $9,585,000 2006 522 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $530,000 2006 523 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARIES - $900,000

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2006 524 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM RENOVATIONS - $8,500,000 2006 525 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS/EQUIPMENT - $4,335,000 2006 526 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAY REPAIRS - $3,000,000 2006 528 BONDS – ATHLETIC FACILITIES - $2,710,000 2006 529 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $9,585,000 2004 418 BONDS – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT - $1,000,000 2004 419 BONDS – CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER - $1,400,000 2004 422 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING REPAIRS - $7,000,000 2004 423 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING REPAIRS - $1,500,000 2004 424 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAY REPAIRS -$2,000,000 2004 487 AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING – REPORTS / HEARINGS 2004 514 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING REPAIRS - $1,500,000 2004 515 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING REPAIRS - $7,000,000 2004 516 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAY REPAIRS - $2,000,000 2004 517 BONDS – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT - $1,000,000 2004 518 BONDS – CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER - $1,400,000 2003 5 IMPOSITION OF SUPPLEMENTAL TAX 2003 6 IMPOSITION OF SUPPLEMENTAL TAX 2003 7 STATE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON QUALIFIED BONDS 2003 8 STATE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON QUALIFIED BONDS 2003 41 TAX CLASSIFICATION – COMPLETION OF UPDATE 2003 215 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2003 254 ELDERLY TAX FREEZE – INCREASED INCOME LIMITS 2003 265 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2003 291 ELDERLY TAX FREEZE – INCREASED INCOME LIMITS 2003 422 R.I. TRAINING SCHOOL – LOCATION RESTRICTION 2002 196 ADJUTANT GENERAL CANNON REMOVAL 2000 80 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 93 ELDERLY TAX RATE FREEZE 2000 94 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2000 111 BONDS – POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $13,100,000 2000 112 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $13,865,000 2000 113 BONDS – INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS - $900,000 2000 115 BONDS – INFRASTRUCTURE RENOVATION - $4,000,000 2000 131 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATIONS 2000 256 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATIONS 2000 294 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 303 BONDS – PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION - $2,400,000 2000 405 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $13,865,000 2000 406 BONDS – INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS - $900,000 2000 407 BONDS – POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $13,100,000 2000 408 BONDS – INFRASTRUCTURE RENOVATION - $4,000,000 2000 409 BONDS – PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION - $2,400,000 2000 454 POLICE AND FIRE – RETIREMENT SYSTEM OPTIONS 2000 517 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP

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1999 142 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1999 271 JOHN L. CURRAN STATE PARK – DEVELOPMENT 1999 348 CONDEMNATION – MAXIMUM ACREAGE 1999 405 MUNICIPAL COURT – INCREASED FINES 1999 431 CONDEMNATION – MAXIMUM ACREAGE 1999 442 MUNICIPAL COURT – INCREASED FINES 1998 95 BONDS – POLICE DEPARTMENT - $900,000 1998 96 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $700,000 1998 97 BONDS – FIRE DEPARTMENT - $2,500,000 1998 98 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $2,545,000 1998 99 BONDS – STORM DRAIN FACILITIES - $300,000 1998 100 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1998 101 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $2,000,000 1998 102 BONDS – CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL WEST - $5,975,000 1998 103 BONDS – STORM DRAIN FACILITIES - $300,000 1998 104 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $2,000,000 1998 140 BONDS – FIRE DEPARTMENT - $2,500,000 1998 141 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $700,000 1998 153 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1998 154 BONDS – CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL WEST - $5,975,000 1998 156 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $500,000 1998 161 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $500,000 1998 162 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $2,545,000 1998 163 BONDS – POLICE DEPARTMENT - $900,000 1997 200 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – SUNSET PROVISION REPEALED 1997 220 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 244 ABANDONED PROPERTY – NONUTILIZATION TAX 1997 247 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM 1997 257 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – SUNSET PROVISION REPEALED 1997 258 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – SUNSET REPEAL AND PRORATION 1997 375 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESSES – LICENSES 1996 22 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 1996 75 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ADOPTION 1996 116 TAX EXEMPTION – RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 1996 118 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $8,700,000 1996 119 BONDS – RECREATION - $3,000,000 1996 120 BONDS – PUBLIC FACILITIES - $1,500,000 1996 121 BONDS – FIRE DEPARTMENT - $1,500,000 1996 122 BONDS – PARK AVENUE - $850,000 1996 123 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE - $600,000 1996 124 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $400,000 1996 225 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENTS 1996 374 OPTIONAL RETIREMENT – POLICE AND FIRE 1995 282 REAL ESTATE AND EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS – DISABLED PERSONS 1995 283 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR THE ELDERLY – AMENDMENTS

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1994 22 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $8,500,000 1994 283 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $2,000,000 1994 284 BONDS – STREETS/HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1994 285 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $325,000 1994 286 BONDS – COMPUTERIZED RECORDS - $1,300,000 1994 287 BONDS – ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD - $175,000 1994 288 BONDS – WATER DISTRIBUTION - $4,000,000 1994 289 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $7,000,000 1994 290 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $6,700,000 1994 291 BONDS – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT - $800,000 1994 292 BONDS – STORM DRAINS - $300,000 1994 497 INSURANCE, CLAIMS AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 1993 159 ENTERPRISE ZONE COUNCIL – CENSUS TRACT 135 1993 336 ENTERPRISE ZONE COUNCIL – CENSUS TRACT 135 1993 345 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1993 467 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1992 115 BONDS – STREETS/HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1992 119 BONDS – SEWAGE TREATMENT - $7,500,000 1992 120 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $900,000 1992 121 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $10,000,000 1992 128 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $10,000,000 1992 138 BONDS – HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT - $500,000 1992 141 BONDS – OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 1992 142 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $500,000 1992 298 HIGHWAY ABANDONMENT 1992 310 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1992 333 BONDS – RECREATION - $2,000,000 1992 481 LAND CONVEYANCE FROM STATE 1992 487 REAPPORTIONMENT ACT 1991 74 BRAYTON CEMETERY RELOCATION 1991 409 CHARTER AMENDMENT – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1990 140 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1990 175 HARBOR LINES – PROVIDENCE JURISDICTION 1990 264 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $6,000,000 1990 265 BONDS – CENTRAL LIBRARY - $1,000,000 1990 290 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1990 437 BONDS – HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1990 438 BONDS – OPEN SPACE - $2,500,000 1990 439 BONDS – STORM DRAINS - $500,000 1990 440 BONDS – POLICE AND FIRE BUILDINGS - $2,500,000 1990 441 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $2,700,000 1990 446 HARBOR LINES – CRANSTON JURISDICTION 1990 447 HARBOR LINES – PROVIDENCE JURISDICTION 1990 467 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1989 4 NOTICE BY TAXPAYER OF INTENT TO BRING IN ACCOUNT

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1988 89 BONDS – STREETS/HIGHWAYS - $2,000,000 1988 91 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $9,300,000 1988 92 BONDS – SEWAGE WORKS - $5,000,000 1988 264 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $600,000 1988 265 BONDS – AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY - $600,000 1988 574 BONDS – POLICE/FIRE EQUIPMENT - $2,000,000 1988 607 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES – PERFORMANCE OF MARRIAGES 1988 LA41 CRANSTON STREET HOCKEY LEAGUE, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1987 401 ELDERLY TAX FREEZE – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1987 LA63 CITY HALL ATHLETIC CLUB OF CRANSTON – TAX EXEMPTION 1987 LA71 PARK AVENUE RAILROAD BRIDGE – D.O.T. RESPONSIBILITY 1986 27 BLIND PERSON’S EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS AMENDED 1986 169 ARMORY MAINTENANCE GRANT – PAWTUXET RANGERS 1986 261 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS/POLICE-FIRE EQUIPMENT - $600,000 1986 262 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER/PUBLIC LIBRARY - $2,000,000 1986 263 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $600,000 1986 264 BONDS – STORM DRAINS - $750,000 1986 265 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $4,500,000 1986 266 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $750,000 1985 250 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1985 515 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS 1984 34 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $700,000 1984 35 BONDS – STREETS/HIGHWAYS - $1,500,000 1984 36 BONDS – POLICE & FIRE EQUIPMENT/PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $1,500,000 1984 37 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $700,000 1984 40 BONDS – CONSERVATION AND RECREATION - $700,000 1984 109 BLIND PERSON’S TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1984 110 REAL ESTATE AND EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED 1984 111 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1984 112 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1984 139 GOLD STAR PARENT’S TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1984 290 ELECTIONS – REAPPORTIONMENT 1983 58 PRIMARY ELECTIONS – RULES FOR DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY 1982 4 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 1982 6 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR ELDERLY – INCOME LIMITS 1982 21 HARRIS LIGHTING DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 50 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES - $500,000 1982 51 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $1,000,000 1982 52 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR OPEN SPACES - $500,000 1982 53 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS - $1,000,000 1982 209 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1982 343 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT PAYMENTS – WATER CHARGES/EXCISE 1980 115 HOWARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – LAND ACQUISITION 1980 119 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $4,000,000

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1980 123 BONDS – STREETS/HIGHWAYS - $900,000 1980 127 BONDS – STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM - $500,000 1980 128 BONDS – CONSERVATION PURPOSES - $350,000 1980 213 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $700,000 1980 214 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $650,000 1980 286 ELECTIONS – LOCAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ENDORSEMENTS 1980 361 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1980 391 BOUNDARY LINES OF CERTAIN HOUSE AND SENATE DISTRICTS 1980 413 BOUNDARY LINES OF CERTAIN HOUSE AND SENATE DISTRICTS 1980 LA (pg. 56) CITY HALL ATHLETIC CLUB OF CRANSTON – TAX EXEMPTION

CUMBERLAND

2013 505 CONSOLIDATION OF VARIOUS FIRE DISTRICTS 2009 70 CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 136 CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 316 SPECIAL RULES FOR DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS 2009 317 SPECIAL RULES FOR DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS 2009 LA94 CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 LA95 CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2008 2 CHANGE OF PARTY DESIGNATION – SENATE DISTRICT 20 2008 5 COMBINATION OF VOTING DISTRICTS – SENATE DISTRICT 20 2008 17 ISSUANCE OF FULL AND LIMITED CLASS B LICENSES 2008 36 REAL ESTATE LIENS FOR UNPAID SEWER CHARGES 2008 47 REAL ESTATE LIENS FOR UNPAID SEWER CHARGES 2008 76 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 2008 82 ISSUANCE OF FULL AND LIMITED CLASS B LICENSES 2008 324 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 2008 339 BONDS – SEWER FACILITIES - $2,000,000 2008 340 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,500,000 2008 342 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $2,500,000 2008 403 BONDS – SEWER FACILITIES - $2,000,000 2008 404 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $2,500,000 2008 406 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,500,000 2007 470 ARC OF BLACKSTONE VALLEY – TAX EXEMPTION 2006 124 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $5,000,000 2006 149 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $5,000,000 2006 348 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2006 430 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2005 295 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $30,000,000 2005 313 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $30,000,000 2005 423 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2005 LA66 NORTH CUMBERLAND FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 34 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $2,000,000

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2003 35 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATIONS - $400,000 2003 36 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $3,500,000 2003 37 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $5,500,000 2002 39 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN 2002 305 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN 2000 55 ARTICLE 19 – BORROWING TO PAY JUDGMENTS 2000 135 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,500,000 2000 296 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,500,000 2000 310 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS/BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2000 397 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS/BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2000 398 MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT – REFERENDUM 2000 414 TAX EXEMPTION – CONCENTRATION CAMP INTERNEES 2000 492 MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT – REFERENDUM 1999 69 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1999 263 MEMBERSHIP ON PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD 1999 264 TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASE MAXIMUM ALLOWED 1999 326 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1999 393 MEMBERSHIP ON PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD 1999 459 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1999 505 BORROWING – JUDGMENTS IN EXCESS OF MAXIMUM 1997 15 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1997 248 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1997 270 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1996 57 LIMITED VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES 1996 96 FARMLAND – FIXED TAX ASSESSMENT 1996 98 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $8,478,000 1996 99 BONDS – SEWERS/DRAINAGE - $3,000,000 1996 218 BONDS – SEWERS/DRAINAGE - $3,000,000 1996 219 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $8,478,000 1996 363 LIMITED VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES 1996 367 RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS – SUNDAY BUSINESS HOURS 1996 423 RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS – SUNDAY BUSINESS HOURS 1995 284 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1995 362 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1995 367 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $10,900,000 1994 67 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,300,000 1994 68 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY - $4,200,000 1994 145 ENTERPRISE ZONE – DESIGNATION CRITERIA 1994 251 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,300,000 1994 277 BONDS – SEWER AND WATER - $3,000,000 1994 326 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY - $4,200,000 1994 LA19 CUMBERLAND FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 140 PENSION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

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1992 10 EXEMPTION / VALUATION FREEZE OF WHOLESALERS’ INVENTORY 1992 18 CUMBERLAND FIRE DISTRICT – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 105 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1992 106 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $2,000,000 1992 125 BONDS – SEWERS - $3,000,000 1992 129 BONDS – SCHOOL BUDGET DEFICIT - $1,200,000 1992 152 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $2,000,000 1992 305 CUMBERLAND FIRE DISTRICT – ESTABLISHMENT 1991 23 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1990 85 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $20,000,000 1990 190 ABANDONED VEHICLES 1989 556 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS 1988 53 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CYCLES 1988 466 REGULATION OF CERTAIN VENDORS 1987 269 TAX EXEMPTION – PRISONERS OF WAR 1986 27 BLIND PERSON’S EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1986 71 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1986 184 POLICE SEARCH WARRANTS 1986 294 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,000,000 1986 470 POLICE OFFICERS – RETIREMENTS 1985 24 TAX EXEMPTIONS 1985 87 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1985 112 DOG LICENSES – TWO YEARS 1985 455 RESCUE PERSONNEL – INCENTIVE PAY 1984 17 DOG FINES 1984 27 DOG FINES 1984 268 BONDS – SEWERS - $10,000,000 1984 313 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $3,000,000 1984 314 BONDS – STREETS/PUBLIC WAYS - $2,000,000 1984 LA34 ASHTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 16 REAPPORTIONMENT OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1983 74 AUTHORIZATION TO LICENSE – GAMES, AMUSEMENT DEVICES, ETC. 1983 LA (pg. 92) CUMBERLAND HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 355 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/84 1981 3 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES - ESTABLISHED 1981 34 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – REPORTING DATE 1980 51 ELECTIONS – DIVIDE INTO COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1980 241 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – APPOINTMENTS

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EAST GREENWICH

2013 47 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OF FIRE DISTRICT 2013 56 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OF FIRE DISTRICT 2013 443 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – AGE, DISABILITY, MILITARY SERVICE 2013 474 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – AGE, DISABILITY, MILITARY SERVICE

2011 286 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE

2010 268 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDED

2008 274 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING CONVERSIONS - $4,000,000 2008 275 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $52,000,000

2007 396 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 454 BONDS – SENIOR / COMMUNITY CENTER - $4,000,000 2006 101 ELDERLY – TAX INCREASE DEFERRAL PROGRAM 2006 153 ELDERLY – TAX INCREASE DEFERRAL PROGRAM 2006 247 BONDS – SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER - $4,000,000 2006 416 BONDS – RECREATION/SPORTS FACILITIES - $6,000,000 2006 417 BONDS – LANDFILL REMEDIATION - $1,600,000 2005 33 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 185 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 269 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 372 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE STATION - $8,000,000 2005 428 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE STATION - $8,000,000 2004 1 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES 2004 2 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES 2004 351 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATION 2004 360 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATION 2004 431 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $42,800,000 2004 519 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $42,800,000 2002 15 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $34,000,000 2002 17 REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE – DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2002 21 REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE – DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2002 25 BONDS – SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - $12,500,000 2002 48 ELDERLY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – AGE INCREMENTS 2002 75 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $34,000,000 2002 76 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $34,000,000 2002 96 BONDS – SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - $12,500,000 2002 189 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2002 190 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2002 283 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AGE INCREMENTS 2002 342 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AGE INCREMENTS

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2001 8 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2001 59 ELDERLY – TAX RATE AND VALUATION FREEZE 2001 71 ELDERLY – TAX RATE AND VALUATION FREEZE 2001 101 COLA PLAN C BENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 2001 105 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 26 QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS – INTEREST 2000 44 QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS – INTEREST 2000 55 ARTICLE 29 – REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT 2000 241 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT 1999 450 BONDS – SEWER LINES - $7,000,000 1998 26 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1998 171 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 197 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 213 BONDS – COMMUNITY CENTER/SCHOOLS - $6,000,000 1997 236 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1997 274 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1997 339 BONDS – SEWER LINES - $4,500,000 1996 73 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1996 365 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – NOT TO EXCEED 20% 1995 244 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES 1995 301 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES 1994 282 SMOKING PROHIBITION – MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 1994 361 SMOKING PROHIBITION – MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 1993 11 BONDS – KENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - $2,300,000 1993 38 BONDS – KENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - $2,300,000 1993 121 TRANSFER OF KENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1993 330 TRANSFER OF KENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1993 LA25 THE ODEUM CORPORATION – TAX EXEMPTION 1991 420 SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE 1989 318 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 319 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 322 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – ISSUANCE OF NOTES 1989 351 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM 1988 33 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – ADOPTION 1988 60 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE REQUIREMENTS 1988 462 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1987 71 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1987 201 PUBLIC WATERS – HARBOR MASTER

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1986 12 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – REVALUATION 1986 114 EAST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – RETIREMENT 1986 354 BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN TWO CITIES (WARWICK) 1985 15 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $2,000,000 1985 205 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1984 378 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1982 42 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - $3,000,000 1982 49 TAX ABATEMENT ON HISTORIC STRUCTURES 1982 92 LICENSING OF FLEA MARKETS 1981 429 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC.

EAST PROVIDENCE

2013 510 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – ST. MARY ACADEMY-BAY VIEW 2013 512 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION 2013 513 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – VARIOUS NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS 2013 520 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – R.I. PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2013 523 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – ST. MARY ACADEMY-BAY VIEW 2013 524 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION 2013 525 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – VARIOUS NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS 2013 531 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – R.I. PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

2011 10 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – POMHAM ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 2011 13 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – POMHAM ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 2011 LA125 TAX EXEMPTION – HATTIE IDE CHAFFEE HOME

2010 270 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $15,000,000 2010 277 EAST PROVIDENCE WATERFRONT DISTRICT – QUORUM 2010 289 EAST PROVIDENCE WATERFRONT DISTRICT – QUORUM 2010 294 LEASE OBLIGATIONS – SCHOOLS - $12,000,000

2009 205 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2009 242 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP

2008 213 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR PARKING – STATE ROADS 2008 353 ENERGY FACILITY SITING – UNDERGROUND LINES 2008 370 ENERGY FACILITY SITING – UNDERGROUND LINES

2006 500 DOG ORDINANCES – VIOLATIONS / PENALTIES 2006 598 BONDS – ROADS/DRAINAGE SYSTEM - $5,000,000 2006 608 BONDS – ROADS/DRAINAGE SYSTEM - $5,000,000 2004 9 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 13 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 325 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION COMPLEX - $5,000,000

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2004 332 UNDERGROUND UTILITY INITIATIVE 2004 570 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION COMPLEX - $5,000,000 2003 344 EAST PROVIDENCE WATERFRONT DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 345 EAST PROVIDENCE WATERFRONT DISTRICT – CREATION 2002 34 PRIMARY ELECTIONS – DATE CHANGE FOR 2002 2002 97 PRIMARY ELECTIONS – DATE CHANGE FOR 2002 2002 268 BONDS- RECREATION COMPLEX - $5,000,000 2002 270 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS/LIBRARY - $4,500,000 2002 272 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $9,000,000 2002 273 BONDS – MULTIPLE PROJECTS - $4,500,000 2002 277 REGULATION OF SALE OF FARM / GARDEN PRODUCE 2002 343 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS/LIBRARY - $4,500,000 2002 344 BONDS – RECREATION COMPLEX - $5,000,000 2002 348 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $9,000,000 2002 349 BONDS – MULTIPLE PROJECTS - $4,500,000 2002 350 REGULATION OF SALE OF FARM / GARDEN PRODUCE 2001 306 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 2000 55 ARTICLE 19 – EXCISE TAX PHASE OUT / REIMBURSEMENT 2000 74 EXCISE TAX PHASE OUT / REIMBURSEMENT 2000 308 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2000 401 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2000 417 REAL ESTATE NONUTILIZATION TAX 1999 7 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $3,000,000 1999 191 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1998 212 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $925,000 1998 214 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $6,175,000 1998 215 BONDS – FIRE/POLICE STATIONS - $1,685,000 1998 216 BONDS – SANITARY SEWERS - $1,208,000 1998 217 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $5,097,000 1997 237 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION 1997 238 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – TWO CLASSES CREATED 1996 52 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/96 1994 164 ELECTIONS – DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY 1994 217 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/95 1993 164 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – APPOINTMENTS 1993 192 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 345 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1993 447 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – APPOINTMENTS 1992 118 EAST PROVIDENCE LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 122 BONDS – WATER POLLUTION CONTROL - $3,300,000

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1992 190 ELECTIONS PROCESS 1992 310 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1992 490 NAMING OF LIBRARIES 1991 376 ARREST WARRANTS 1990 269 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – PROXIMITY ISSUES 1988 464 BONDS – LIBRARIES - $1,850,000 1988 477 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,900,000 1988 484 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY 1986 87 ASSESSMENTS FOR WATER MAIN 1986 88 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $7,900,000 1982 41 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR POLICE STATION 1982 70 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 85 PRIMARY ELECTIONS – RULES FOR DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY 1982 168 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR POLICE STATION 1982 431 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 432 APPOINTMENT OF WARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1982 433 CREATION OF NEW WARD LINES 1982 452 CREATION OF NEW WARD LINES 1981 61 DISTRICT COURT JURISDICTION TRANSFERRED TO SIXTH DIVISION 1981 93 BONDS – POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $1,900,000 1980 LA (pg. 51) ST. MARY’S ORPHANAGE – TAX EXEMPTION 1980 LA (pg. 93) EAST PROVIDENCE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST – TAX EXEMPTION

EXETER

2010 194 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 2010 228 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS

2009 271 TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2009 LA81 RING RETIREES ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPTION

2007 456 EXETER FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 14 ELDERLY TAX FREEZE – RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 2005 111 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2005 115 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2004 14 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – START TIME CHANGE 2004 15 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2004 131 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – START TIME CHANGE 2004 227 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDED 2004 280 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE MEMBERS

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2004 316 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDED 2004 434 EXETER FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 2004 524 EXETER FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 271 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE MEMBERS 2003 346 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE MEMBERS 2003 400 TAX FREEZE – RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 2002 27 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2002 63 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2002 93 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2002 178 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2002 269 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX FREEZE – ELIGIBILITY 2002 340 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX FREEZE – ELIGIBILITY 2002 403 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2001 7 PLANNING BOARD – AUXILIARY MEMBERS 2001 46 PLANNING BOARD – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 2000 90 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY 2000 455 APPRAISAL OF LIVESTOCK DAMAGE 2000 475 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1999 58 DOG ORDINANCES – VIOLATIONS 1999 59 DOG ORDINANCES – IMPOUNDMENT FEES 1999 60 VICIOUS DOGS 1999 77 TAX EXEMPTION – TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 1999 211 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1999 212 TAX EXEMPTION – TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 1999 275 LEASH LAWS 1999 299 ARREARAGE IN TAXES – NON-ISSUANCE/RENEWAL OF LICENSES 1999 309 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1999 329 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 191 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1997 242 EQUITABLE TAX COLLECTION 1997 288 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1997 355 CANCELLATION OF TAXES 1996 48 APPOINTED TAX COLLECTOR (PRESENTLY ELECTED) 1996 330 APPOINTED TAX COLLECTOR (PRESENTLY ELECTED) 1996 372 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW – AMENDMENTS 1996 427 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW – AMENDMENTS 1995 218 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW – CREATION 1995 357 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW – CREATION 1993 62 PUBLICATION OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 1993 89 TAX ASSESSOR AND ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW

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1991 4 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1991 17 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1991 379 FULL-TIME TAX ASSESSOR 1990 301 LADD SCHOOL PROPERTY PURCHASE 1986 422 REGULATION OF TRAILER PARKS – LEASES 1985 319 WASTE DISPOSAL FEE 1985 329 WASTE DISPOSAL FEE 1983 24 COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES – GRACE PERIOD 1983 98 COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES – GRACE PERIOD

EXETER –WEST GREENWICH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2011 353 DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE REAPPORTIONMENT 2011 393 DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE REAPPORTIONMENT

2008 8 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $5,877,308

2006 114 CHANGE OF START TIME – DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING 2006 197 CHANGE OF START TIME – DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING 2004 46 ANNUAL BUDGET – PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AMENDED 2004 47 SPECIAL FINANCIAL MEETINGS – PETITION TO CALL 2004 121 ANNUAL BUDGET – PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AMENDED 2004 230 SPECIAL FINANCIAL MEETINGS – PETITION TO CALL 2003 11 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $1,600,000 2003 14 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $1,600,000 2002 81 BUDGET ADOPTION PROVISIONS – AMENDMENTS 2001 3 BUDGET ADOPTION PROCEDURE 2001 45 BUDGET ADOPTION PROCEDURE 1996 101 BONDS – CLASSROOM ADDITIONS - $3,800,000 1996 220 BONDS – CLASSROOM ADDITIONS - $3,800,000 1995 281 BONDS – SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $4,571,609 1995 360 BONDS – SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $4,571,609 1993 13 ANNUAL MEETING DATE 1993 14 ANNUAL MEETING DATE 1992 1 COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT COMMITTEE 1992 20 COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT COMMITTEE 1992 32 BONDS – SCHOOL REPAIRS - $803,000

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1991 16 ANNUAL DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1991 380 ANNUAL DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1990 1 BONDS - $19,464,000 – (AMENDS 1988 ACT) 1990 2 BONDS - $19,464,000 – (AMENDS 1988 ACT) 1988 8 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $16,800,000 1987 202 ACQUIRING LAND BY CONDEMNATION 1987 297 ACQUIRING LAND BY CONDEMNATION

FOSTER

2013 LA56 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 LA59 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2012 LA114 ABBEY LANE COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT 2012 LA115 ABBEY LANE COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT

2009 LA89 ABBEY LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WATER DISTRICT

2008 LA87 ABBEY LANE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION WATER DISTRICT 2005 19 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING – LOCATION 2004 189 ELECTIONS – POLL OPENING HOURS 2004 318 ELECTIONS – POLL OPENING HOURS 2002 30 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 20 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 40 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 LA41 MOOSUP VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. – CHARTER REVOCATION 1990 119 FOSTER LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1989 13 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE PROVISION 1989 298 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS 1987 21 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE PROVISION 1986 39 CONDEMNATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES 1986 305 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $2,500,000 1985 228 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL 1981 286 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

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FOSTER-GLOCESTER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2006 413 PONAGANSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – POWERS, ETC. 2006 521 PONAGANSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – POWERS, ETC. 2004 283 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION - $45,720,000 2004 499 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION - $45,720,000 1998 1 DISTRICT FINANCIAL MEETING 1993 5 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1992 5 FINANCIAL MEETING DATE 1989 11 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $9,630,000 1989 314 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1983 134 REMOVAL OF DISTRICT FROM CERTAIN GENERAL LAW PROVISIONS 1980 264 FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

GLOCESTER

2013 78 TAX CLASSIFICATION – RATES FOR VARIOUS CLASSES 2013 80 TAX CLASSIFICATION – RATES FOR VARIOUS CLASSES 2013 328 MUNICIPAL LIEN CERTIFICATES / TAX LIENS ON MOBILE HOMES 2013 388 MUNICIPAL LIEN CERTIFICATES / TAX LIENS ON MOBILE HOMES 2013 448 NON-ISSUANCE OF PERMITS – APPLICANTS IN ARREARS IN TAXES 2013 476 NON-ISSUANCE OF PERMITS – APPLICANTS IN ARREARS IN TAXES

2012 121 LAND TRUST – MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION / TERMS 2012 131 LAND TRUST – MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION / TERMS

2011 LA36 WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – ANNUAL MEETING 2011 LA40 WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – ANNUAL MEETING 2011 LA89 HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2011 LA99 HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS

2009 131 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 147 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2008 282 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS – COLLECTION OF FEES 2008 327 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $500,000 2008 362 DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS – COLLECTION OF FEES 2007 115 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 117 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 276 ECHO LAKE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2007 488 SAND DAM RESERVOIR ASSOCIATION – INCREASED EXEMPTION

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2006 180 PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 2006 257 VARIOUS PROPERTY TAX CREDITS / EXEMPTIONS 2006 279 VARIOUS PROPERTY TAX CREDITS / EXEMPTIONS 2006 280 PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 2006 LA24 WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – TAX CLASSIFICATION 2006 LA31 WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – TAX CLASSIFICATION 2005 13 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 26 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 90 ECHO LAKE WATER DISTRICT – ARTICLES AMENDED 2005 197 TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2005 214 TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2005 363 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLASSIFICATION 2005 430 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLASSIFICATION 2004 149 SCHOOL COMMITTEE PRIMARY ELECTION ELIMINATED 2004 171 SCHOOL COMMITTEE PRIMARY ELECTION ELIMINATED 2004 558 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER - $2,215,000 2004 LA41 HARMONY HILL SCHOOL – TAX EXEMPTION 2004 LA42 HARMONY HILL SCHOOL – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 325 ECHO LAKE WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 330 ECHO LAKE WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2002 358 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASED 2001 23 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 102 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2000 20 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 27 BONDS – SALT/SAND STORAGE FACILITY - $3,000,000 2000 40 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 46 BONDS – SALT/SAND STORAGE FACILITY - $3,000,000 2000 57 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $500,000 2000 89 TAXES – INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY PAYMENTS 2000 292 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $500,000 1998 223 TAX EXEMPTION FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 1998 224 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 251 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1996 373 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – TAX EXEMPTIONS 1995 20 EARTH REMOVAL REGULATIONS 1995 251 HISTORIC DISTRICT TAX EXEMPTIONS 1994 35 DOG LICENSE FEES 1994 36 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 1994 37 COLLARING OF DOGS 1994 271 SUNDAY BUSINESS HOURS

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1992 63 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1991 180 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT 1991 LA55 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1991 LA57 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER B 1990 20 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY / DISABLED – REFERENDUM 1990 86 BONDS – RECREATIONAL AREAS - $200,000 1990 191 BONDS – RECREATIONAL AREAS - $200,000 1990 192 BONDS – OPEN SPACE - $400,000 1990 296 HIGHWAYS – IMPROVEMENTS AND GRADING 1990 453 BONDS – TOWN HALL - $1,500,000 1990 511 PUBLIC WAYS – ABANDONMENT 1989 40 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 298 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS 1989 532 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 24 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1988 234 TAX ASSESSOR – APPOINTMENT 1988 242 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $$5,026,000 1988 LA54 LAKE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPTION 1987 198 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE PROVISION 1987 407 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,026,000 1987 548 GLOCESTER LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1987 LA61 HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1986 37 PAYMENT OF ASSIGNED STATE POLICE MEMBER 1986 89 ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1985 39 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1984 61 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1984 LA30 HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 LA32 WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 37 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY/DISABLED – AMENDED 1983 116 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY/DISABLED – AMENDED 1983 LA (pg. 91) HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 LA (pg. 89) SAND DAM RESERVOIR ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPTION 1982 31 TOWN TREASURER TO BE APPOINTED BY TOWN COUNCIL 1982 89 TOWN TREASURER TO BE APPOINTED BY TOWN COUNCIL 1982 LA (pg. 141) WEST GLOCESTER FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 65 CHEPACHET FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 LA (pg. 115) CHEPACHET GRANGE NO. 38 – TAX EXEMPTION 1980 LA (pg. 49) HARMONY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 LA (pg. 98) HARMONY HILL SCHOOL – TAX EXEMPTION

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HOPKINTON

2007 336 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2007 372 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2007 474 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2006 299 TAX REVALUATION/UPDATE – EXTENSION OF DATES 2006 497 TAX REVALUATION/UPDATE – EXTENSION OF DATES 2004 117 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 425 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 69 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – MEMBERSHIP 2002 74 ELECTIONS – OPENING HOURS OF POLLS 2002 267 ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWN CHARTER 2002 362 ELECTIONS – OPENING HOURS OF POLLS 2001 35 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 41 HOPKINTON LAND TRUST ACT – AMENDMENTS 2001 99 HOPKINTON LAND TRUST ACT – AMENDMENTS 2001 107 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2000 42 HOPKINTON LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 63 HOPKINTON LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 110 POLICE – OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROVISIONS 2000 410 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2000 416 POLICE – OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROVISIONS 1998 37 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 164 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 218 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED TAX LEVY CAP 1997 278 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1997 289 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1996 34 AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED TAX LEVY CAP 1996 47 MUNICIPAL POLICE PROTECTION 1996 102 IMPOSITION OF SUPPLEMENTAL TAX FOR FY 1996-97 1995 24 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1995 347 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 363 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1995 365 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE AND LOCATION 1995 369 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – AMENDMENT 1994 57 TAX RATE FREEZE FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – ADOPTED 1994 149 APPOINTMENT OF NON-RESIDENT TREE WARDEN 1994 167 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – AMENDED

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1993 16 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY – AMENDMENTS 1993 445 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – QUORUM 1991 19 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1991 28 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1991 84 ARREST WARRANTS – POLICE EXEMPT FROM SURETY 1991 373 PLANNING BOARD – ALTERNATE MEMBERS 1991 418 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 12 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT – MEETINGS 1989 18 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 448 HIGHWAY COMMISSION CREATED 1988 613 DEPUTY PROBATE JUDGES 1987 41 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1987 42 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1987 96 BOARD OF FINANCE – MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS 1987 199 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1985 22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1985 36 INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY TAXES 1985 81 BOARD OF FINANCE ESTABLISHED 1985 119 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT 1985 208 QUARTERLY PAYMENT OF TAXES 1984 138 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBERS 1984 LA38 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 104 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1982 171 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1982 342 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1982 351 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES – PURCHASING / GRAVEL REMOVAL 1981 81 ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS 1981 366 VOTE FOR APPROPRIATION MADE PRIMA FACIE THAT PERMITTED 1980 63 ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT POLICE FORCE 1980 118 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1980 124 ASHAWAY FIRE DISTRICT - CREATION

JAMESTOWN

2011 291 BONDS – CLOSURE OF TOWN LANDFILL - $1,000,000 2011 319 BONDS – CLOSURE OF TOWN LANDFILL - $1,000,000

2010 265 BONDS – WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - $6,500,000 2010 293 BONDS – WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - $6,500,000

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2009 18 TAX RELIEF – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 2009 27 TAX RELIEF – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 2009 36 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 2009 166 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION

2008 143 JAMESTOWN BRIDGE – PARKING AREA / PUBLIC ACCESS 2008 196 JAMESTOWN BRIDGE – PARKING AREA / PUBLIC ACCESS 2008 271 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT – COMMERCE OIL REFINING 2008 418 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT – COMMERCE OIL REFINING

2007 364 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY GARAGE - $1,500,000 2007 365 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY GARAGE - $1,500,000 2007 449 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY GARAGE - $1,500,000 2007 462 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY GARAGE - $1,500,000 2006 90 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2006 159 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2006 321 D.E.M. POWERS AND DUTIES – ISDS SYSTEMS 2006 465 D.E.M. POWERS AND DUTIES – ISDS SYSTEMS 2005 28 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 29 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 187 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 2005 237 FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL– INCREASED EXEMPTIONS 2005 250 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 2005 332 SCHOOL PERSONNEL – BRIDGE TOLL REIMBURSEMENT 2005 370 FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL– INCREASED EXEMPTIONS 2005 413 SCHOOL PERSONNEL – BRIDGE TOLL REIMBURSEMENT 2004 326 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WORKS SYSTEM - $6,200,000 2004 351 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATED 2004 360 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATED 2004 420 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WORKS SYSTEM - $6,200,000 2004 589 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY FACILITY - $2,400,000 2003 17 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ELIGIBILITY CHANGES 2003 18 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $2,000,000 2003 19 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ELIGIBILITY CHANGES 2003 20 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $2,000,000 2003 89 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING DATE CHANGED 2003 97 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 263 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 264 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING DATE CHANGED 2003 296 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 314 QUONSET POINT/DAVISVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK – MEMBERSHIP 2003 336 QUONSET POINT/DAVISVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK – MEMBERSHIP 2002 29 VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE/FIRE – TAX EXEMPTION INCREASED 2002 31 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2002 32 GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 2002 98 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

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2002 100 VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE/FIRE – TAX EXEMPTION INCREASED 2002 308 GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 2001 346 ZONING – DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES / SPECIAL USES 2000 53 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $5,500,000 2000 58 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $5,500,000 2000 391 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – OWNER-OCCUPIED PROVISION 2000 450 TREE WARDEN – RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 2000 497 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – OWNER-OCCUPIED PROVISION 1999 5 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1999 62 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1998 166 REDUCED ASSESSMENTS – REMOVAL OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS 1998 225 REDUCED ASSESSMENTS – REMOVAL OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS 1998 226 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1996 51 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – 3 ALTERNATE MEMBERS 1996 72 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – 3 ALTERNATE MEMBERS 1996 422 ELDERLY TAX DEFERMENT 1995 25 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1994 3 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING – START TIME 1994 220 DOG LICENSE FEES 1994 281 DOG LICENSE FEES 1993 163 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENT 1993 337 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENT 1993 338 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 1992 4 TAX RELIEF FOR FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL 1992 113 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF THE POLLS 1991 391 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY 1989 66 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1989 67 TAX RELIEF FOR AMBULANCE AND FIRE PERSONNEL 1989 356 POWER TO CONDEMN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES 1987 298 SEARCH WARRANTS – POLICE LIEUTENANTS 1987 300 LAND TRANSFER – JAMESTOWN GARAGE 1987 397 JAMESTOWN VERRAZZANO BRIDGE 1986 82 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1986 287 ARTICLE 21 – TRANSFER BY STATE OF JAMESTOWN BRIDGE 1985 200 NEWPORT BRIDGE TOLLS

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1984 68 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1984 359 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1983 258 BOAT REGULATIONS 1982 212 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1981 383 WATERFRONT AUTHORITY – TERMS AND COMPOSITION

JOHNSTON

2013 307 RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION – ADDED MEMBER 2013 346 RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION – ADDED MEMBER 2013 495 INSTALLATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY READING SYSTEM 2013 LA54 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 LA58 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2012 15 POLICE OFFICERS – MEMBERSHIP IN MERS 2012 16 POLICE OFFICERS – MEMBERSHIP IN MERS 2012 271 RESOURCE RECOVERY – OFF-SITE AIR MONITORING 2012 279 RESOURCE RECOVERY – OFF-SITE AIR MONITORING 2012 487 RESOURCE RECOVERY – COVER MATERIALS / FINES

2011 248 25% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF RECYCLABLES 2011 254 25% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF RECYCLABLES 2011 290 TAX AMNESTY – WAIVER OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES 2011 322 TAX AMNESTY – WAIVER OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES 2010 14 ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITY – LANDFILL GAS 2010 18 ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITY – LANDFILL GAS 2010 R81 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC DEVICE

2009 314 SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS – REIMBURSEMENT 2009 315 SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS – REIMBURSEMENT

2008 71 BONDS – SANITARY SEWERS - $7,100,000 2008 112 BONDS – LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION - $3,000,000 2008 211 BONDS – SANITARY SEWERS - $7,100,000 2008 337 BONDS – LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION - $3,000,00 2007 22 AUTHORIZATION TO IMPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL TAX 2007 60 AUTHORIZATION TO IMPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL TAX 2007 393 PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENTS FOR ELDERLY, ETC. 2007 493 PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENTS FOR ELDERLY, ETC. 2006 26 R.I. RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION – MEMBERSHIP 2006 52 R.I. RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION – MEMBERSHIP 2005 283 RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION – VEHICLE TIPPING FEES 2005 292 SNAKE DEN PARK – PASSIVE RECREATION USAGE

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2004 407 MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS 2004 533 MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS 2003 90 TAX ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS / NEW CONSTRUCTION 2003 96 TAX ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS / NEW CONSTRUCTION 2002 351 BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE 2002 364 DISTRICT MODERATORS AND CLERKS – APPOINTMENTS 2002 388 TAX EXEMPTION – VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR DISABLED PERSONS 2001 316 RESOURCE RECOVERY CORP. – INDUSTRIAL / BUSINESS PARK 2001 337 MUNICIPAL TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE FEE 2000 36 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION 2000 291 JOHNSTON LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 67 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1999 101 TAX STABILIZATION - COMMERCIAL/MANUFACTURING PROPERTY 1999 112 EXCISE TAX PHASE OUT 1999 303 EXCISE TAX PHASE OUT 1999 490 FIREFIGHTERS – SEPARATE PENSION PLAN 1999 502 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1999 513 FIREFIGHTERS – SEPARATE PENSION PLAN 1997 9 LICENSING AND REGULATIONS – CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS 1997 12 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH SMITHFIELD 1997 54 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH SMITHFIELD 1997 310 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION – EMINENT DOMAIN 1994 49 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ESTABLISHMENT 1994 96 COMPOSITION OF TOWN COMMITTEES 1989 298 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS 1988 561 POLICE / PROBATE COURT JUDGES – PERFORM MARRIAGES 1987 402 POLICE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1986 27 BLIND PERSONS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS AMENDED 1985 165 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE BLIND 1985 204 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE BLIND 1985 447 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1984 19 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED – ADOPTION 1980 384 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT – SUBSIDIZATION OF TIPPING FEES

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KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

2006 227 WATER SUPPLY FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES 2005 271 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION CREATED TO STUDY AUTHORITY 2003 416 WEST WARWICK – WAIVER OF WATER CHARGES AND INTEREST 1997 252 WATER RATE STABILIZATION – ELDERLY 1995 291 FIRE DISTRICTS – RATE INCREASE REQUESTS 1995 319 EMINENT DOMAIN POWERS

LINCOLN

2012 147 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2012 151 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2012 289 TABLE GAMING – REGULATION / REVENUE ALLOCATION 2012 290 TABLE GAMING – REGULATION / REVENUE ALLOCATION

2011 151 ARTICLE 25 – STATE OPERATED GAMING CASINO 2011 LA73 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA79 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2010 13 LICENSING OF DOG TRACK RACING PROHIBITED 2010 16 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2010 126 ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME TO 6/30/11 2010 127 ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME TO 6/30/11 2010 273 PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR PERSONS OVER AGE 65 2010 285 PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR PERSONS OVER AGE 65 2010 302 VIDEO LOTTERY LICENSES – PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS 2010 317 ALBION FIRE DISTRICT – PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION

2009 32 LIME ROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 43 LIME ROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 133 QUINNVILLE FIRE DIST. – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 173 QUINNVILLE FIRE DIST. – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 218 VIDEO LOTTERY – NET TERMINAL INCOME INCREASED 2009 282 SAYLESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 283 SAYLESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2009 R136 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS – OLD RIVER ROAD

2008 13 VIDEO LOTTERY – HOURS / NET TERMINAL INCOME

2007 91 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 184 DISABLED VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 216 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2006 99 PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 2006 115 TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES AMENDED

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2006 152 PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 2006 198 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 203 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 246 ARTICLE 30 – ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME 2006 339 TANGIBLE BUSINESS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION 2006 LA9 LIME ROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 298 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $3,000,000 2005 322 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2005 323 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2005 433 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2005 LA55 LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 LA59 LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2004 68 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – AMENDED 2004 71 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS / SEWERS - $5,000,000 2004 78 DOG ORDINANCE – PENALTIES ADOPTED 2004 156 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – AMENDED 2004 217 DOG ORDINANCE –PENALTIES ADOPTED 2004 323 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – PARSONAGES 2004 439 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 527 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 595 ARTICLE 28 – ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME 2004 LA4 ALBION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER REPEALED 2003 21 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2003 22 GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2003 25 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $35,000,000 2003 27 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2003 39 GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTION AMOUNT INCREASED 2003 93 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2003 376 ARTICLE 10 – ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME 2003 379 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 382 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2002 6 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $35,000,000 2002 26 DISTRICT MODERATORS AND CLERKS – APPOINTMENTS 2001 30 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2001 55 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2001 91 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2001 308 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2001 348 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2000 29 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENT 2000 79 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 118 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2000 244 SENATOR JOHN H. CHAFFEE MEMORIAL PARK 2000 295 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000

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1999 82 TOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY – RESIDENCY OF MEMBERS 1999 277 CHARTER AMENDMENT – INAUGURATION DATE 1999 327 TOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY – RESIDENCY OF MEMBERS 1997 LA38 QUINNVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1996 111 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1996 415 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE FROM $6 TO $12 1996 LA5 LIME ROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 23 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $10,482,000 1995 28 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1995 31 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $10,482,000 1995 LA9 LIMEROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1994 23 EXCISE TAX LEVY – REFERENDUM 1994 24 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – REFERENDUM 1994 LA21 LIMEROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 80 REAPPORTIONMENT 1993 LA32 LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 160 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – DESERT STORM 1992 195 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – PERSIAN GULF 1992 310 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1992 473 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1992 LA7 QUINNVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 LA40 QUINNVILLE FIRE DIST. – AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE HOLDINGS 1990 64 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1990 291 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1990 LA38 LIMEROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 LA42 LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 LA44 ALBION FIRE DISTRICT – REPEAL OF 1941 CHARTER 1989 23 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $3,700,000 1989 LA41 LIMEROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 19 MANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 34 LINCOLN LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1988 331 COUNCIL DISTRICT COMMITTEES 1986 111 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $6,000,000 1985 LA42 LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1985 LA43 MANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1985 LA58 SAYLESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 105 FAIR LAWN FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 160 BONDS – TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS - $750,000 1984 270 BONDS – SEWERS - $29,500,000

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1984 273 BONDS – STREETS/PUBLIC WAYS - $1,500,000 1984 276 ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSES 1984 323 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $1,000,000 1984 LA84 LIME ROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 96 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1982 174 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1982 246 BLACKSTONE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – TAX EXEMPTION 1982 250 VETERANS’ EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1982 272 SMITH HILL CENTER – TAX EXEMPTION 1982 LA (pg. 48) QUINNVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 LA (pg. 136) SAYLESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 LA (pg. 153) LIMEROCK FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 3 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – ESTABLISHED 1981 34 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – REPORTING DATE 1981 LA (pg. 87) LONSDALE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 2 MANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 26 MANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 241 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES 1980 398 GREYHOUND RACETRACK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE 1980 LA (pg. 69) ALBION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

LITTLE COMPTON

2013 519 INTEREST IN A CLASS B LICENSE ALLOWED 2013 530 INTEREST IN A CLASS B LICENSE ALLOWED 2012 10 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS RENOVATIONS - $11,310,000 2012 11 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS RENOVATIONS - $11,310,000 2009 121 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – CHARTER AMENDED 2009 163 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – CHARTER AMENDED 2005 253 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2005 261 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2005 270 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2005 376 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2005 425 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2005 437 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2002 174 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – AMENDED 1999 12 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – AMENDED 1999 126 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – AMENDED 1999 314 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – MEMBERSHIP 1997 175 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH TIVERTON

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1995 14 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1995 27 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 21 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1994 26 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1992 130 TAX EXEMPTION – COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN 1992 348 TAX EXEMPTION – COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN 1991 7 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1991 10 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1990 120 SEARCH AND ARREST WARRANTS 1987 424 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE PROVISION 1987 510 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST – AMENDMENT 1987 LA64 LITTLE COMPTON NURSING ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPTION 1985 16 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY TRUST - CREATION 1985 148 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1983 93 AUTHORIZATION TO LICENSE – JUKE BOXES, VIDEO GAMES, ETC. 1983 110 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1982 5 CHANGE OF FISCAL YEAR / FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1982 LA (pg. 93) LITTLE COMPTON GRANGE NO. 32 – TAX EXEMPTION

MIDDLETOWN

2013 2 BORROWING TO PAY COURT JUDGMENTS 2013 10 BORROWING TO PAY COURT JUDGMENTS 2013 261 GENERAL BURIAL LOT FUNDS – MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS 2013 363 GENERAL BURIAL LOT FUNDS – MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS 2013 LA55 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 LA60 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2012 115 TRACTS CEDED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR NAVY USE 2012 130 TRACTS CEDED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR NAVY USE 2012 425 BONDS – FIRE / PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - $7,500,000 2012 426 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF BEACH PAVILION - $6,000,000 2012 437 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 2012 458 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – CENSUS TRACTS 2012 462 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – CENSUS TRACTS 2012 463 BONDS – FIRE / PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - $7,500,000 2012 465 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF BEACH PAVILION - $6,000,000 2012 472 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 2011 30 DOGS – LICENSING FEES AND INCREASED FINES 2011 35 DOGS – LICENSING FEES AND INCREASED FINES 2011 288 CENSUS TRACTS DESIGNATED AS ENTERPRISE ZONES

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2011 325 CENSUS TRACTS DESIGNATED AS ENTERPRISE ZONES 2011 LA80 RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE 2011 LA84 RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE 2010 264 BONDS – ROAD CONSTRUCTION / DRAINAGE - $2,000,000 2010 292 BONDS – ROAD CONSTRUCTION / DRAINAGE - $2,000,000 2010 R156 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION - EXTENSION

2009 13 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 50 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 55 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS AMENDED 2009 74 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS AMENDED 2009 R23 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION – REPORT DATE

2008 341 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2008 402 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2006 120 SEWER COMMISSION ENABLING ACT – AMENDED 2006 121 AUTHORIZATION OF STORMWATER CONTROL SYSTEM 2006 141 SEWER COMMISSION ENABLING ACT – AMENDED 2006 142 AUTHORIZATION OF STORMWATER CONTROL SYSTEM 2006 198 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 203 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 220 EXCAVATIONS – REGULATION / PERMITTING 2006 303 ASSESSMENT OF WATER LINES AND WORKS 2006 358 EXCAVATIONS – REGULATION / PERMITTING 2006 421 BONDS – ROADS/DRAINAGE/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2006 422 BONDS – POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $8,000,000 2006 423 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $2,500,000 2006 424 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2006 431 ASSESSMENT OF WATERLINES AND WORKS 2006 486 BONDS – ROAD/DRAINAGE/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2006 487 BONDS – POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION - $8,000,000 2006 488 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2006 489 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $2,500,000 2006 LA10 MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2006 LA11 MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2005 368 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – COMPOSITION 2005 424 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – COMPOSITION 2004 427 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $4,500,000 2004 436 BONDS – OPEN SPACE/RECREATION AREAS - $2,000,000 2004 437 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS/SEWER LINES - $1,500,000 2004 438 BONDS – WATERLINE EXTENSION - $1,000,000 2004 529 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS/SEWER LINES - $1,500,000 2004 530 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $4,500,000 2004 531 BONDS – WATERLINE EXTENSION - $1,000,000 2004 532 BONDS – OPEN SPACE/RECREATION AREAS - $2,000,000

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2003 49 SONS OF THE REVOLUTION SOCIETY – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 91 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 95 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 223 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCREASED INCOME LIMITS 2003 258 HEALING CO-OP, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 259 SONS OF THE REVOLUTION SOCIETY – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 268 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2003 274 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS – $2,500,000 2003 277 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCREASED INCOME LIMITS 2003 280 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2003 297 HEALING CO-OP, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 324 AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT WATERLINES AND WORKS 2003 353 BONDS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $8,400,000 2003 354 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $2,500,000 2003 365 BONDS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $8,400,000 2003 371 AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT WATERLINES AND WORKS 2002 53 BONDS – SEWAGE SYSTEM - $3,000,000 2002 54 BONDS – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - $2,500,000 2002 55 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2002 82 BONDS – WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - $5,000,000 2002 84 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2002 85 BONDS – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - $2,500,000 2002 86 BONDS – SEWAGE SYSTEM - $3,000,000 2002 126 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2001 40 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2001 310 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 5 BONDS – PRINCIPAL REDUCTION TO $11,200,000 2000 83 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS - $1,000,000 2000 84 BONDS – ROAD CONSTRUCTION - $3,500,000 2000 85 BONDS – SCHOOL REPAIRS - $4,392,000 2000 130 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $500,000 2000 133 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 137 BONDS – LIBRARY FACILITIES - $1,000,000 2000 228 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 235 BONDS – LIBRARY FACILITIES - $1,000,000 2000 300 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $500,000 2000 436 BONDS – SCHOOL REPAIRS - $4,392,000 2000 439 BONDS – ROAD CONSTRUCTION - $3,500,000 2000 440 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS - $1,000,000 1999 109 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - $12,000,000 1999 268 NEWPORT COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU 1999 318 SEWER SYSTEM – AMENDS PREVIOUS LEGISLATION 1999 449 SEWER SYSTEM – AMENDS PREVIOUS LEGISLATION 1996 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM 1996 79 RHODE ISLAND ARTS FOUNDATION – TAX EXEMPTION

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1994 38 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 1994 298 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – “SUMMARY HEARING” 1993 175 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 197 BONDS – SEWERS - $2,000,000 1993 200 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $3,900,000 1993 215 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 339 BONDS – SEWERS - $2,000,000 1993 340 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $3,900,000 1992 104 BONDS – SEWERS - $400,000 1992 107 BONDS – WATER LINES - $1,100,000 1990 299 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $6,500,000 1989 17 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $17,140,000 1989 230 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 532 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 11 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 480 DOG ORDINANCES – VIOLATIONS / VICIOUS DOGS 1987 13 BONDS – TOWN HALL - $1,073,000 1987 14 BONDS – FIRE STATION - $600,000 1987 15 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $185,000 1987 292 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1987 614 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1986 36 ZONING ORDINANCES – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1986 137 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1986 356 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1986 506 HOTEL TAX – IMPOSITION 1985 408 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS – NOTICE PROVISION 1983 85 ZONING ORDINANCES – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1982 105 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 343 OPTION FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENT OF TAXES 1981 41 N.W. SCHOOL DISTRICT ABOLISHED 1981 42 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY 1980 210 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCOME LIMITS / AMOUNT INCREASED 1980 347 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

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NARRAGANSETT

2013 275 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2012 323 BONDS – ROADWAYS / SIDEWALKS - $17,000,000 2010 266 INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS 2010 295 INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS 2009 255 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE - $2,000,000 2009 256 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE - $2,000,000 2009 LA77 SANITARY SEWER LINE – BONNET SHORES BEACH 2009 LA79 SANITARY SEWER LINE – BONNET SHORES BEACH 2007 351 ROTARY – NAMED CHARLES “TED” WRIGHT ROTARY 2006 349 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $21,500,000 2006 477 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $21,500,000 2005 198 COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL TAX CLASSIFICATION 2005 212 COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL TAX CLASSIFICATION 2004 166 PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT FOR THE ELDERLY 2003 272 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCREASED RATE 2003 349 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCREASED RATE 2002 126 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2002 130 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2002 289 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $4,700,000 2001 100 BONDS – ROSE HILL REGIONAL LANDFILL - $2,000,000 2001 343 LANDING FEE – ARRIVING PASSENGERS 2001 344 BONDS – ROSE HILL REGIONAL LANDFILL - $2,000,000 2000 121 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 385 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 441 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $4,200,000 1999 395 AUTHORIZATION TO COMBINE VOTING DISTRICTS 1998 201 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE 1998 413 LIMITATION ON STATE BEACH FEES ABOLISHED 1996 371 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $2,600,000 1996 424 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $2,600,000 1995 364 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 65 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $3,200,000

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1993 104 BONDS – COFFEY AVENUE WATER TANK - $1,000,000 1993 105 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $2,100,000 1993 162 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1992 491 BONNET SHORES LAND TRUST – AMENDMENTS 1991 8 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $9,800,000 1991 9 BONDS – STREETS - $4,500,000 1991 411 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD 1991 416 PROPERTY REVALUATION DATE EXTENSION 1991 419 BONNET SHORES LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 345 SIDEWALK ALONG SEAWALL 1990 451 ELECTIONS – APPOINTMENT OF MODERATORS AND CLERKS 1989 166 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 330 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,000,000 1989 331 BONDS – SEWAGE TREATMENT - $4,850,000 1989 353 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 361 BONDS – BEACH PAVILION - $1,500,000 1989 404 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,100,000 1989 405 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,000,000 1989 406 BONDS – BEACH PAVILION - $1,500,000 1989 407 BONDS – SEWAGE TREATMENT - $4,850,000 1989 449 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1989 456 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,100,000 1989 457 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $7,500,000 1988 36 PROPERTY CONDEMNATION – SCHOOLS 1988 37 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $7,500,000 1988 123 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,000,000 1988 124 BONDS – BEACH PAVILION - $1,500,000 1988 582 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES 1987 28 BONDS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $7,500,000 1986 21 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1986 100 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES 1986 137 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1985 25 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $3,100,000 1985 32 BONDS – SEWERS/STROM DRAINS - $3,100,000 1985 221 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1985 LA83 BONNET SHORES FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 88 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1982 109 BONNET SHORES FIRE DISTRICT – SEWER ASSESSMENT TAXES 1982 110 BONNET SHORES FIRE DISTRICT – APPROPRIATIONS BY TOWN 1982 115 TAX PAYMENT DEFERMENT FOR THE ELDERLY 1982 419 TAX EXEMPTIONS – SETTING OF RATE (REFERENDUM)

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1982 LA (pg. 144) BONNET SHORES FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 LA (pg. 145) BONNET SHORES FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 7 NAMING OF EAST MATUNUCK STATE BEACH PAVILION 1981 58 PENSION PLAN FOR WIDOWS OF POLICE OFFICERS 1981 150 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1981 204 ZONING CHANGE LIMITS IMPOSED ON LAND REZONED 1980 387 PENSION PLAN FOR WIDOWS OF POLICE OFFICERS

NEW SHOREHAM

2013 194 BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS – CONTRACTS 2013 214 BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS – CONTRACTS 2013 265 DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS – WAIVER 2013 354 DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS – WAIVER 2012 50 WARDEN’S COURT – MAXIMUM FINES INCREASED 2012 74 WARDEN’S COURT – MAXIMUM FINES INCREASED 2011 33 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES 2011 38 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL STRUCTURES

2010 31 OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT – CONTRACTING STANDARD 2010 32 OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT – CONTRACTING STANDARD

2009 51 NEW SHOREHAM PROJECT – RENEWABLE ENERGY 2009 53 NEW SHOREHAM PROJECT – RENEWABLE ENERGY 2009 216 RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRACTS – WIND TURBINES 2009 217 RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRACTS – WIND TURBINES

2008 46 LIMITATION ON PENALTIES – REPEALED 2008 50 LIMITATION ON PENALTIES – REPEALED 2008 283 SCHOOL CLOSINGS ON ELECTION DAYS – EXEMPTION 2008 363 SCHOOL CLOSINGS ON ELECTION DAYS – EXEMPTION

2007 260 POWER TO SELL ABANDONED HIGHWAY / DRIFTWAY 2007 366 POWER TO SELL ABANDONED HIGHWAY / DRIFTWAY 2006 11 REGULATION OF MOTOR SCOOTERS 2006 12 REGULATION OF MOTOR SCOOTERS 2006 198 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 203 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2006 314 LOCAL ELECTIONS – COUNTING OF BALLOTS 2006 459 LOCAL ELECTIONS – COUNTING OF BALLOTS 2005 241 NEW SHOREHAM TOURISM COUNCIL 2005 319 NEW SHOREHAM TOURISM COUNCIL 2005 355 BLOCK ISLAND HOUSING BOARD – SEASONAL RENT TAXES 2005 435 BLOCK ISLAND HOUSING BOARD – SEASONAL RENT TAXES

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2004 417 VOTER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARDS – MAILING 2003 415 MOTOR FUEL TAX EXEMPTION – FUEL DISTRIBUTORS 2002 28 TAX ASSESSMENT UPDATE – DATE EXTENDED 2002 33 NEW SHOREHAM LAND TRUST – AMENDMENTS 2002 45 BLOCK ISLAND HOUSING BOARD – CREATION 2002 51 BLOCK ISLAND HOUSING BOARD – CREATION 2002 73 NOTICE TO TOWN OF APPLICATIONS TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMM. 2002 91 ZONING ORDINANCE- SPECIAL USE PERMITS 2002 92 NEW SHOREHAM LAND TRUST – AMENDMENTS 2002 360 REGULATION OF PEDAL CARRIAGES / RICKSHAWS 2002 361 NOTICE TO TOWN OF APPLICATIONS TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMM. 2000 16 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $4,963,000 2000 18 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM – ACT OF AUTHORIZATION 2000 25 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM – ACT OF AUTHORIZATION 2000 31 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM – REPEALS BOND POWERS 2000 136 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 297 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 384 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $4,963.000 1997 239 OPTION FOR QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS 1997 240 SUNDAY SALES HOURS 1996 68 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY – OPENING OF POLLS 1995 30 NON-PARTISAN SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 1995 318 TAXICABS AND LIMITED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES 1994 360 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1994 367 TAXICABS 1994 372 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALES – ADVERTISEMENTS 1994 406 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1993 27 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS MOVED TO 9 A.M. 1993 90 POLICE COURT – MAXIMUM FINE 1993 145 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS MOVED TO 9 A.M. 1993 160 SUNDAY BUSINESS HOURS 1992 28 TOURISM DISTRICT CREATED 1992 158 MOTORIZED BICYCLES 1992 159 MOTORIZED BICYCLES 1991 35 LANDING FEE PROCEEDS 1990 100 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 519 LANDING FEES 1989 39 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

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1987 17 CONDEMNATION OF REAL ESTATE 1987 50 BONDS – SCHOOL RECONSTRUCTION - $3,000,000 1987 51 BONDS – SEWAGE SYSTEM - $300,000 1987 262 SUBDIVISION OF LAND – HEARING ON RULES 1987 266 NEW SHOREHAM LAND TRUST – AMENDMENT 1987 267 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1986 133 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $3,000,000 1986 268 BLOCK ISLAND LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1985 10 PHYSICIAN’S HOME OR MEDICAL FACILITY 1984 271 BONDS FOR PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE 1984 375 HARBOR REGULATION 1983 84 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION 1983 118 BLOCK ISLAND WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER ADOPTION 1983 165 ACQUISITION OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE 1983 166 PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE 1982 24 SPECIAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1982 54 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBERS 1982 64 PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACES 1982 66 PURCHASE OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACES 1982 71 SEWER DISTRICT FOR TOWN – CREATION 1982 314 BLOCK ISLAND WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER ADOPTION 1982 LA (pg. 91) BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1981 21 ZONING AND BUILDING ORDINANCE AMENDED 1981 31 PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ELDERLY / TOTALLY DISABLED 1981 400 DATES OF FISCAL YEAR / FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING CHANGED 1980 71 REFUSE DISPOSAL – GRANTS-IN-AID

NEWPORT

2013 144 ARTICLE 9 – NET TERMINAL INCOME INCREASED 2013 146 FORT ADAMS FOUNDATION – MEMBERSHIP REDUCED 2013 149 NOMINATION PAPERS – NUMBER OF SIGNATURES 2013 196 FORT ADAMS FOUNDATION – MEMBERSHIP REDUCED 2013 238 NOMINATION PAPERS – NUMBER OF SIGNATURES

2012 24 REFERENDUM – CASINO GAMING AT NEWPORT GRAND 2012 25 REFERENDUM – CASINO GAMING AT NEWPORT GRAND 2012 115 TRACTS CEDED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR NAVY USE 2012 130 TRACTS CEDED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR NAVY USE 2012 139 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 140 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 147 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2012 151 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT

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2012 215 CLASS T LEGITIMATE THEATER LIQUOR LICENSE 2012 226 CLASS T LEGITIMATE THEATER LIQUOR LICENSE 2012 289 TABLE GAMING – REGULATION / REVENUE ALLOCATION 2012 290 TABLE GAMING – REGULATION / REVENUE ALLOCATION 2011 151 ARTICLE 25 – MARKETING PROGRAM – 2ND AMENDMENT

2010 16 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2010 23 ARTICLE 5 – BONDS / RENOVATIONS AT FORT ADAMS 2010 126 ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME TO 6/30/11 2010 127 ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME TO 6/30/11 2010 267 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $30,000,000 2010 296 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $30,000,000 2010 302 VIDEO LOTTERY LICENSES – PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS 2010 R156 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION – EXTENSION

2009 29 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 40 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 84 REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION – ELDERLY / DISABLED 2009 218 VIDEO LOTTERY – NET TERMINAL INCOME INCREASED 2009 265 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES – ELIGIBILITY 2009 267 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP 2009 268 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP 2009 306 PROBATE COURT – MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE SERVES 2009 307 PROBATE COURT – MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE SERVES 2009 355 DELINQUENT HOTEL TAXES – COLLECTION METHOD 2009 356 DELINQUENT HOTEL TAXES – COLLECTION METHOD 2009 365 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES - ELIGIBILITY 2009 R23 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION – REPORT DATE

2008 13 VIDEO LOTTERY – HOURS / NET TERMINAL INCOME 2006 246 ARTICLE 30 – ALLOCATION OF NET TERMINAL INCOME 2006 278 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2006 376 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $12,000,000 2006 432 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $12,000,000 2006 545 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICES CREDIT PROGRAM 2005 42 NEWPORT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER & VISITORS’ BUREAU 2005 257 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2005 322 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2005 323 MASTER VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL CONTRACT 2004 49 LANDING / BOARDING FEES – DELINQUENT PAYMENTS 2004 158 LANDING / BOARDING FEES – DELINQUENT PAYMENTS 2004 302 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 2004 445 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2004 572 SENIOR RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX SERVICE CREDIT PROGRAM

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2003 38 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 51 RENAMING OF GOAT ISLAND CONNECTOR ROAD 2003 94 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 257 DOG LICENSES – INCREASED FEES 2003 292 DOG LICENSES – INCREASED FEES 2003 376 ARTICLE 10 – NET TERMINAL INCOME / JAI ALAI LICENSE 2003 LA80 NEWPORT Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 LA103 NEWPORT Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 35 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 95 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 122 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – EXCEPTIONS 2002 131 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – EXCEPTIONS 2002 279 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2002 310 CHARTER AMENDMENT REFERENDUM – MUNICIPAL COURT FINES 2002 346 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2002 370 CHARTER AMENDMENT REFERENDUM – MUNICIPAL COURT FINES 2000 55 ARTICLE 29 – INCREASE IN HOTEL TAX FROM 5% TO 6% 2000 81 HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT – ELECTIONS 1999 129 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 257 CLASS C LICENSES – VICTUALLING HOUSES 1999 268 NEWPORT COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS’ BUREAU 1999 397 BONDS – THOMPSON MIDDLE SCH00L - $19,035,000 1999 400 CLASS C LICENSES – VICTUALLING HOUSES 1998 228 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY - $3,000,000 1998 455 LANDING AND BOARDING FEES 1998 477 MUNICIPAL COURT – JURISDICTION EXPANDED 1997 2 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $17,200,000 1997 6 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $17,200,000 (REPEAL) 1997 235 CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY – TERMS OF OFFICE 1997 323 CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY – TERMS OF OFFICE 1994 71 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 1994 161 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 1994 205 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1994 276 DOG ORDINANCES – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1994 296 HOUSING AUTHORITY – EXPANSION AND APPOINTMENTS 1994 323 HOUSING AUTHORITY – EXPANSION AND APPOINTMENTS 1994 362 JAI ALAI – COLLECTION OF TAXES 1994 397 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1994 412 JAI ALAI – COLLECTION OF TAXES 1993 42 BONDS – ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL - $4,775,000 1993 88 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCOME LIMITS INCREASED 1993 91 MUNICIPAL COURT – MAXIMUM FINE 1993 198 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCOME LIMITS INCREASED

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1992 303 BUSINESS REGISTRATION ACT 1991 167 BONDS – STREETS AND DRAINS - $1,500,000 1991 268 BONDS – JESUS SAVIOR PROPERTY - $1,450,000 1991 294 BONDS – STREETS AND DRAINS - $1,500,000 1991 354 ITINERANT VENDORS 1991 493 CLIFF WALK – PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 1991 521 SECOND-HAND DEALERS 1989 170 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $15,200,000 1989 320 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $15,200,000 1989 401 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COMPETITIVE BIDDING 1989 443 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TRUST AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION 1989 444 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COMPETITIVE BIDDING 1989 445 PUBLIC WATERS – VIOLATIONS 1989 LA39 CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF NEWPORT CTY. – TAX EXEMPTION 1988 475 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – (REFERENDUM) 1988 641 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – (REFERENDUM) 1987 45 CANCELLATION OF TAXES 1987 49 BONDS – SEWER TREATMENTS - $8,400,000 1987 214 ELECTIONS – NOMINATION PAPERS 1987 259 CANCELLATION OF TAXES 1987 511 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MUNICIPAL COURT ESTABLISHMENT 1986 83 LICENSES: JUKEBOXES / MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES 1986 302 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $11,400,000 1986 357 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $11,400,000 1986 506 HOTEL TAX – IMPOSITION 1986 516 CANCELLATION OF TAXES 1986 518 CHARTER AMENDMENT – SCHOOL COMMITTEE TERMS 1985 111 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES 1985 225 BONDS – WATER LINES - $600,000 1985 226 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $10,700,000 1985 227 BONDS – WATER FACILITIES - $13,000,000 1985 235 INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM 1985 238 BOARD OF HEALTH (REFERENDUM) 1985 239 BOND LIMITATION WITHOUT REFERENDUM – (REFERENDUM) 1985 240 ELECTIONS – NOMINATION PETITION (REFERENDUM0 1985 241 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (REFERENDUM) 1985 242 PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES (REFERENDUM) 1985 312 NEWPORT BRIDGE TOLLS 1985 330 CITY COUNCIL QUALIFICATIONS (REFERENDUM) 1985 512 HOTEL TAX FOR PENSION PLAN 1985 513 SUNDAY BUSINESS 1985 514 BONDS – FIRE STATION - $700,000 1985 519 CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS (REFERENDUM) 1985 520 AVOIDANCE OF CONTRACTS (REFERENDUM) 1985 521 COMPETITIVE BIDDING (REFERENDUM)

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1985 522 ORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL (REFERENDUM) 1985 523 QUORUM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (REFERENDUM) 1985 524 TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS (REFERENDUM) 1985 525 MAYOR’S SALARY (REFERENDUM) 1985 526 CITY COUNCIL SALARIES (REFERENDUM) 1985 527 PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM (REFERENDUM) 1985 528 HOTEL TAX – AMENDMENTS (REFERENDUM) 1985 532 INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS 1985 533 LICENSES AND PERMITS – ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 1984 107 VALIDATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION 1984 185 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1984 267 FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1984 269 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 1984 397 TAXATION OF ROOMS 1984 400 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP 1984 436 FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1983 35 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $3,000.000 1983 111 ELECTIONS – RELATING TO BALLOTS 1983 123 COMPETITIVE BIDDING 1983 151 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 1983 210 JAI ALAI LICENSE – INCREASED TAX 1982 106 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $1,800,000 1982 343 OPTION FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENT OF TAXES 1981 263 TOURISM AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY – CREATION 1981 LA (pg. 105) NEWPORT HOSPITAL – TAX EXEMPTION 1980 67 D.O.T. TO CONVEY AND ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE 1980 371 TEACHER RETIREMENT – CREDIT FOR SERVICE IN PRIVATE SCHOOL

NORTH KINGSTOWN

2013 13 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 14 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 23 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 LA120 TAX EXEMPTION – OCEAN STATE SOCCER SCHOOL 2013 LA124 TAX EXEMPTION – OCEAN STATE SOCCER SCHOOL

2012 8 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $6,465,000 2012 9 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $6,465,000 2012 LA131 WICKFORD HARBOR LAND – QUIETING OF TITLE 2012 LA132 WICKFORD HATBOR LAND – QUIETING OF TITLE 2011 LA133 TAX EXEMPTION – KINGSTOWN CROSSINGS, L.P. PHASE I

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2010 194 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 2010 228 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 2010 263 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $9,200,000 2010 291 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $9,200,000

2009 25 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $10,000,000 2009 37 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $10,000,000 2009 273 GILBERT STUART MEMORIAL – TAX EXEMPT HOLDINGS 2009 274 GILBERT STUART MEMORIAL – TAX EXEMPT HOLDINGS 2009 275 COCUMCUSSOC ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPT HOLDINGS 2009 276 COCUMCUSSOC ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPT HOLDINGS

2008 302 OPENING OF POLLS – 7 A.M. FOR ALL ELECTIONS 2008 449 OPENING OF POLLS – 7 A.M. FOR ALL ELECTIONS 2007 2 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $20,100,000 2007 3 ELDERLY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 4 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $20,100,000 2007 5 ELDERLY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 104 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2006 117 FENCE VIEWER – OFFICE ELIMINATED 2006 118 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – OFFICE ELIMINATED 2006 341 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2006 397 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES - $4,500,000 2006 398 BONDS – VARIOUS TOWN FACILITIES - $4,000,000 2006 399 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF FARMLAND - $4,000,000 2006 400 BONDS – SEPTIC SYSTEM LOAN PROGRAM - $2,000,000 2006 425 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $27,200,000 2006 482 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2006 517 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF FARMLAND - $4,000,000 2006 518 BONDS – VARIOUS TOWN FACILITIES - $4,000,000 2006 519 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES - $4,500,000 2006 520 BONDS – SEPTIC SYSTEM LOAN PROGRAM - $2,000,000 2006 530 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $27,200,000 2005 107 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2004 251 BONDS – IRRIGATION/GOLF COURSE - $1,100,000 2004 351 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATED 2004 360 QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CREATED 2004 435 BONDS – IRRIGATION/GOLF COURSE - $1,100,000 2004 534 BONDS – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS - $9,000,000 2004 562 BONDS – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS - $9,000,000 2003 295 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 2003 352 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 2003 428 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2002 126 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION

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2001 48 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – REFERENDUM 2001 106 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – REFERENDUM 2001 277 PLUM BEACH LIGHTHOUSE – STATE SALE AUTHORIZED 2000 129 BONDS – FARMLAND DEVELOPMENT - $4,000,000 2000 299 BONDS – FARMLAND DEVELOPMENT - $4,000,000 1999 261 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY 1999 262 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1999 272 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 308 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 324 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY 1999 396 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION 1998 18 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - $33,000,000 1998 20 BONDS – FARMLAND CONSERVATION - $4,000,000 1998 173 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - $33,000,000 1998 185 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1998 200 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - $33,000,000 1998 207 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 13 BONDS – NORTH KINGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY - $1,350,000 1997 205 BONDS – NORTH KINGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY - $1,350,000 1997 301 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1996 55 REDUCED ASSESSMENT – REMOVAL OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS 1996 61 BONDS – SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK - $2,200,000 1996 62 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS/EQUIPMENT - $2,300,000 1995 345 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 322 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,500,000 1994 409 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,500,000 1993 43 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1993 114 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1992 165 BONDS – PUBLIC FACILITIES - $6,000,000 1992 166 BONDS – ASSET PROTECTION - $1,000,000 1991 393 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1991 406 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 1991 407 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 1990 122 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1989 327 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1989 332 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL 1989 357 TRAILER COACH PARKS – REFERENDUM 1989 402 ZONING – SIGN REVIEW 1989 509 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

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1988 55 LICENSE FEES – AMUSEMENT DEVICES 1988 120 MOBILE HOME PARKS – LICENSE FEES 1988 121 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL 1988 233 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $3,100,000 1988 481 ZONING ORDINANCE – AMENDMENTS (REFERENDUM) 1987 200 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1987 241 ELDERLY HOUSING – SECURITY PROGRAM 1987 348 JAMESTOWN BRIDGE – FISHING PIER 1987 393 OPENING OF STREETS 1986 129 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – ADOPTION 1985 19 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1985 44 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1985 95 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1985 217 FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1985 234 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1984 67 ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSES 1982 172 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS REPAIR - $2,000,000 1982 343 OPTION FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENT OF TAXES 1981 112 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $2,000,000 1981 401 BONDS – SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - $300,000 1980 47 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1980 137 OPTION FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENT OF TAXES–INTEREST CHARGES 1980 378 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS

NORTH PROVIDENCE

2013 79 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION

2012 92 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 2012 117 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 2012 488 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE 2012 LA124 REDISTRICTING – TOWN COUNCIL / SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2012 LA125 REDISTRICTING – TOWN COUNCIL / SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2011 90 CHARTER AMENDMENT – PROMOTE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 2011 139 CHARTER AMENDMENT – PROMOTE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 2011 R233 STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION – TRAFFIC STUDY 2011 R277 STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION – TRAFFIC STUDY

2009 34 CHARTER AMENDMENT – INAUGURATION DATE 2009 44 CHARTER AMENDMENT – INAUGURATION DATE 2009 280 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 2009 281 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT

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2009 LA76 AUTHORITY TO TAKE LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN 2009 LA78 AUTHORITY TO TAKE LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN

2008 293 AT LARGE ELECTION PROVISION – REPEALED 2008 411 AT LARGE ELECTION PROVISION – REPEALED

2005 440 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MAYOR’S COMPENSATION 2005 441 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2004 48 CHARTER AMENDMENT – BOARD OF TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW 2002 71 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2002 107 STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2002 278 ELECTIONS – REDISTRICTING ACT 2000 43 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2000 52 REAL ESTATE NONUTILIZATION TAX 2000 260 NORTH PROVIDENCE LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 307 CHARTER AMENDMENT – HEALTH COVERAGE 2000 424 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TERMS AND COMPENSATION 1999 63 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1999 270 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – SECTION 2 AMENDED 1999 273 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1999 407 CLASS M LICENSE 1998 204 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENT 1998 227 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM$6 TO $12 1997 14 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MAYOR’S SALARY 1997 249 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION AND HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 1997 275 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MAYOR’S SALARY 1997 286 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1996 5 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD 1996 210 ABANDONMENT OF HIGHWAYS 1996 214 MUNICIPAL COURT JURISDICTION 1995 9 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1995 46 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 1995 276 ELECTIONS – LISTING OF CANDIDATES 1995 333 ELECTIONS – LISTING OF CANDIDATES 1993 86 CHARTER AMENDMENT-ZONING AND PLATTING BOARD OF REVIEW 1993 158 CHARTER AMENDMENT-ZONING AND PLATTING BOARD OF REVIEW 1992 191 REDISTRICTING 1992 489 REDISTRICTING 1991 414 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY

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1990 63 BUSINESS REGISTRATION 1990 193 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1989 165 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENT – TERMS OF OFFICE 1989 230 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 532 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 298 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT – TRANSFER OF VOCATIONAL AREA 1988 595 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 1988 640 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 1987 162 TAX EXEMPTIONS – RETROACTIVE APPLICATION 1987 426 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TOWN COUNCIL POWERS/DUTIES 1987 460 CHARTER AMENDMENT – FISCAL IMPACT NOTES 1987 461 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MUNICIPAL COURT 1987 462 CHARTER AMENDMENT – TOWN COUNCIL POWERS/DUTIES 1987 513 CHARTER AMENDMENT – MUNICIPAL COURT 1987 514 CHARTER AMENDMENT – FISCAL IMPACT NOTES 1986 50 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS / PARAPLEGIC EXEMPTION 1984 26 NOISE ABATEMENT – MOTOR VEHICLES 1984 317 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1984 318 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1984 401 SPECIAL EXEMPTION AND DEFERRED PAYMENTS BD. – CREATION 1983 242 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1982 169 ORDINANCES REGULATING TOW TRUCKS AT ACCIDENT SCENES 1982 272 SMITH HILL CENTER – TAX EXEMPTION 1981 368 HOUSING AUTHORITY – MEMBERS’ COMPENSATION INCREASED 1981 393 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COMPENSATION OF TOWN COUNCIL 1981 403 CHARTER AMENDMENT – INCREASE IN MAYOR’S SALARY 1980 120 DOG ORDINANCES – VIOLATIONS 1980 121 ELDERLY / TOTALLY DISABLED EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1980 138 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

NORTH SMITHFIELD

2010 96 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 2010 118 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 2010 271 LEASE OBLIGATIONS – SCHOOLS - $3,620,000 2010 272 LEASE OBLIGATIONS – SCHOOLS - $3,620,000 2010 282 LEASE OBLIGATIONS – SCHOOLS - $3,620,000

2008 334 BONDS – SENIOR / COMMUNITY CENTER - $2,500,000 2008 394 BONDS – SENIOR / COMMUNITY CENTER - $2,500,000

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2007 354 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWER LINES - $21,000,000 2007 355 BONDS – LIBRARY/LIBRARY FACILITIES - $12,000,000 2007 358 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 359 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES AMENDED 2007 463 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES AMENDED 2007 464 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 467 BONDS – LIBRARY/LIBRARY FACILITIES - $12,000,000 2007 468 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWER LINES - $ 21,000,000 2006 7 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $30,000,000 2006 304 TAX STABILIZATION FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS 2006 346 ACT CREATING WATER AUTHORITY REPEALED 2006 415 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $3,000,000 2006 418 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $22,000,000 2006 433 TAX STABILIZATION FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS 2006 480 ACT CREATING WATER AUTHORITY REPEALED 2006 491 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $22,000,000 2006 498 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $3,000,000 2006 531 TAX STABILIZATION FOR COMMERCIAL EXPANSION 2005 2 TANGIBLE PROPERTY TAX – INTEREST MORATORIUM 2005 4 TANGIBLE PROPERTY TAX – INTEREST MORATORIUM 2005 7 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - $30,000,000 2005 24 BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES 2005 34 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - $30,000,000 2005 101 BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES 2003 28 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 45 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2003 123 ACQUISITION OF NORTH SMITHFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE 2003 276 ACQUISITION OF NORTH SMITHFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE 2001 31 AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS – EXEMPTION 2001 329 AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS – EXEMPTION 2000 114 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 117 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION 2000 392 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTION 2000 411 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 2 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $8,100,000 1998 159 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $32,465,000 1998 165 REGIONAL MUNICIPAL COURT WITH BURRILLVILLE 1998 405 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 471 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $32,465,000 1997 272 CHARTER AMENDMENT – COMPETITIVE BIDDING 1996 56 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE FROM $6 TO $12

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1994 221 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ADOPTION 1994 321 BONDS – RECREATIONAL AREAS - $495,000 1994 366 VOTER INITIATIVE ACT 1994 LA17 NORTH SMITHFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION – TAX EXEMPTION 1993 2 STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1993 26 CHARTER AMENDMENT – BUDGET PROCESS 1993 218 NORTH SMITHFIELD WATER AUTHORITY – CREATION 1993 472 AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS – FIRE/RESCUE EXEMPTION 1992 83 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $4,500,000 1992 116 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $2,500,000 1992 310 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1990 4 DOG LICENSE FEES 1990 22 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $1,000,000 1990 23 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $2,500,000 1990 43 DOG LICENSE FEES 1990 304 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1988 16 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1987 234 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,500,000 1987 527 LINE OF DUTY INJURIES – FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL 1987 528 ANNUITIES – FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL 1985 317 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $750,000 1983 8 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES 1983 92 AUTHORIZATION TO LICENSE – JUKE BOXES, GAME ROOMS, ETC. 1983 114 TAX FREEZE FOR ELDERLY AND VETERANS’ EXEMPTION 1980 60 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS 1980 LA (pg. 168) PRIMROSE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. – CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY

PAWTUCKET

2013 340 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – CENSUS TRACTS 2013 436 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – CENSUS TRACTS

2012 3 ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES 2012 4 ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES 2012 29 LICENSES – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 2012 30 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP EXPANDED 2012 35 LICENSES – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 2012 36 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP EXPANDED 2012 57 HOUSING COURT – EXPANDED JURISDICTION 2012 58 AUTHORITY TO CLOSE UNLICENSED TAVERNS, ETC. 2012 60 AUTHORITY TO CLOSE UNLICENSED TAVERNS, ETC. 2012 73 HOUSING COURT – EXPANDED JURISDICTION

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2012 153 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2012 154 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2012 155 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2012 156 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2012 157 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATIONS - $700,000 2012 158 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2012 165 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2012 166 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2012 167 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATIONS - $700,000 2012 168 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2012 169 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2012 170 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2012 428 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $5,000,000 2012 435 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – SANDRA FEINSTEIN-GAMM THEATRE 2012 473 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – SANDRA FEINSTEIN-GAMM THEATRE 2012 477 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $5,000,000 2012 LA133 PAWT. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB – INCREASED HOLDINGS EXEMPT 2012 LA138 TAX EXEMPTION – BANDA NOVA ALIANCA DE SANTO ANTONIO 2012 LA139 PAWT. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB – INCREASED HOLDINGS EXEMPT 2011 4 ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES 2011 5 ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES 2011 31 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY – ESTABLISHMENT 2011 37 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY – ESTABLISHMENT 2011 122 AXLE RESTRICTION ON PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE 2011 310 AXLE RESTRICTION ON PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE 2011 LA88 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA90 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA124 DEFICIT REDUCTION – USE OF CERTAIN “FUNDS” 2011 LA137 DEFICIT REDUCTION – USE OF CERTAIN “FUNDS”

2010 33 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING RENOVATION - $3,000,000 2010 34 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2010 35 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2010 36 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RENOVATION - $700,000 2010 37 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2010 38 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING RENOVATION - $3,000,000 2010 39 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2010 42 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2010 43 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2010 44 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2010 45 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2010 46 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2010 47 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RENOVATION - $700,000 2010 48 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2010 195 LOCAL BALLOT QUESTIONS – PUBLICATION BY MAIL 2010 220 LOCAL BALLOT QUESTIONS – PUBLICATION BY MAIL 2010 310 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVER TRAINING 2010 314 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ARMISTICE BOULEVARD 2010 315 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVER TRAINING

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2008 9 ARTICLE 19 – AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON BRIDGE 2008 33 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2008 34 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATION - $700,000 2008 35 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2008 40 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2008 41 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2008 42 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2008 43 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATION - $700,000 2008 44 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2008 45 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2008 51 BONDS – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2008 52 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2008 53 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2008 55 AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE 2008 269 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES – NONTRANSFERABLE 2008 270 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2008 272 WAIVER OF INTEREST – MOTOR VEHICLES / TANGIBLES 2008 318 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES – NONTRANSFERABLE 2008 325 WAIVER OF INTEREST – MOTOR VEHICLES / TANGIBLES 2008 426 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000

2007 20 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 21 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2007 44 TITLE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONVEYED 2007 48 TITLE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONVEYED 2006 34 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASS 2 TAX RATE 2006 35 BONDS – SEWER/SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2006 36 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2006 37 BONDS –RENOVATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $700,000 2006 38 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2006 39 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2006 40 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF ANIMAL SHELTER - $2,200,000 2006 41 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2006 46 BONDS – RENOVATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $700,000 2006 47 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF ANIMAL SHELTER - $2,200,000 2006 48 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2006 49 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2006 50 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2006 55 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASS 2 TAX RATE 2006 56 BONDS – RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES - $200,000 2006 123 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2006 145 BONDS – SEWER/SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2006 146 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $600,000 2006 LA37 LEARNING COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL – TAX EXEMPTION 2006 LA42 LEARNING COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL – TAX EXEMPTION 2005 196 DOG LICENSE FEES 2005 216 DOG LICENSE FEES 2005 LA38 BLACKSTONE VALLEY CAP – TAX EXEMPTION 2005 LA42 BLACKSTONE VALLEY CAP – TAX EXEMPTION

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2004 29 DOG ORDINANCE – PENALTIES ADOPTED 2004 50 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RENOVATION - $1,025,000 2004 70 BONDS – BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION - $50,000 2004 79 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2004 80 BONDS – ROAD/TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $125,000 2004 81 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2004 85 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $500,000 2004 94 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2004 95 BONDS – ROAD/TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $125,000 2004 96 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RENOVATION - $1,025,000 2004 101 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $500,000 2004 102 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2004 108 BONDS – BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION - $50,000 2004 109 BONDS – SEWER AND SANITATION SYSTEM - $300,000 2004 116 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2004 120 DOG ORDINANCE – PENALTIES ADOPTED 2004 141 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS 2004 160 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $3,000,000 2004 253 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $3,000,000 2004 432 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $3,000,000 2003 40 TAX CLASSIFICATION – CLASS 2 TAX RATE 2003 407 PAWTUCKET Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION / AMENDMENT 2003 LA82 DARLINGTON BRAVES. INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 LA89 DARLINGTON BRAVES, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 80 ABANDONED VEHICLES – POLICE POWER 2002 281 BONDS – BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION - $300,000 2002 284 BONDS – SEWER/SANITATION SYSTEMS - $400,000 2002 285 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATION - $600,000 2002 286 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $500,000 2002 287 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $1,000,000 2002 290 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS RENOVATIONS - $3,000,000 2002 291 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2002 335 TAX REVALUATION AND UPDATES – DATE CHANGES 2002 336 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2001 21 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – FINANCE DIRECTOR 2000 22 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED 2000 37 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS – DEFINITION 2000 38 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – AMENDMENTS 2000 257 PAWTUCKET ARMORY – STATE CONVEYANCE TO CITY 2000 388 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $750,000 2000 389 BONDS – HIGHWAYS/BRIDGES - $200,000 2000 390 BONDS – SANITARY/STORM DRAINS - $475,000 2000 393 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RENOVATIONS - $475,000 2000 394 BONDS – TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - $200,000 2000 395 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $700,000 2000 396 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $3,200,000

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1999 6 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 17 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 32 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1999 33 BONDS – SANITARY/STORM DRAINS - $250,000 1999 34 BONDS – PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES - $500,000 1999 36 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1999 37 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,150,000 1999 237 BONDS – SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES – REPEALED 1999 238 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/99 1999 239 STABILIZATION OF TAXES ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1999 263 PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD – MEMBERSHIP 1999 393 PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD – MEMBERSHIP 1998 2 POLLING PLACES 1998 177 BONDS – RECREATION FACILITIES - $500,000 1998 178 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,600,000 1998 179 BONDS – FALLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $800,000 1998 184 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $260,000 1998 190 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1998 191 BONDS – HIGHWAY BRIDGES - $400,000 1998 203 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1998 410 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 1998 414 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 1997 201 ELECTIONS – TIME OF CLOSING OF POLLS 1997 230 ABANDONED PROPERTY – NONUTILIZATION TAX 1997 280 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $2,005,000 1997 281 BONDS – ROADS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL - $200,000 1997 282 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1997 283 BONDS – SANITARY/STORM DRAINS - $350,000 1997 316 ELECTIONS – TIME OF CLOSING OF POLLS 1997 336 BONDS – RECREATION FACILITIES - $250,000 1996 28 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $500,000 1996 29 BONDS – RECREATION FACILITIES - $250,000 1996 30 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1996 31 BONDS – ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONTROL - $200,000 1996 32 BONDS – SANITARY/STORM DRAINS - $350,000 1996 33 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,537,500 1996 40 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1995 17 MUNICIPAL POLICE AND HOUSING COURTS 1995 47 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $250,000 1995 48 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1995 49 BONDS – RECREATION FACILITIES - $250,000 1995 79 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,000,000 1995 97 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1995 335 TAX EXEMPTION – RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

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1994 43 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $300,000 1994 44 BONDS – RECREATION FACILITIES - $500,000 1994 45 BONDS – VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT - $200,000 1994 46 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1994 69 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $500,000 1994 214 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – AMENDMENTS 1994 295 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS – LICENSING / REGULATION 1993 172 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOLS - $800,000 1993 174 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 235 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $165,000 1993 346 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/95 1993 468 BONDS – SEWERS/STORM DRAINS - $165,000 1993 LA43 HALFWAY HOUSE, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1992 94 REAPPORTIONMENT – COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS 1992 139 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $4,230,000 1992 144 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1992 145 BONDS – CITY HALL - $300,000 1992 146 BONDS – FIRE STATIONS - $350,000 1992 149 BONDS – RECREATION - $250,000 1992 151 BONDS – LIBRARY - $250,000 1992 222 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/94 1992 296 BUSINESS REGISTRATION ACT 1992 299 BONDS – SYNCHRONIZATION - $40,000,000 1992 410 SCHOOLS – CURRICULUM – ELECTRONIC NEWS 1991 75 BONDS – RECREATION AREAS - $250,000 1991 76 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1991 77 BONDS – SEWERS - $250,000 1991 78 BONDS – STORM DRAINS - $250,000 1991 79 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $1,250,000 1991 80 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $3,495,000 1991 81 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $750,000 1991 417 ABSENTEE LANDLORDS 1990 29 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1990 112 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS – $500,000 1990 113 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $500,000 1990 114 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $250,000 1990 115 BONDS – BRIDGES - $$500,000 1990 116 BONDS – SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $250,000 1990 117 BONDS – SCHOOL EQUIPMENT - $500,000 1990 123 MUNICIPAL COURT FINES 1990 187 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $500,000 1990 512 OFF-TRACK BETTING 1989 106 APPROPRIATION FOR THE OLD SLATER MILL ASSOCIATION 1989 107 BONDS – WATER TRANSMISSION - $200,000 1989 108 BONDS – WATER TRANSMISSION - $1,000,000 1989 109 BONDS – SEWER OVERFLOW - $700,000

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1989 110 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,000,000 1989 111 BONDS – HIGHWAY BRIDGES - $450,000 1989 313 LICENSING OF AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES 1989 358 BONDS – WATER SUPPLY - $330,000 1989 359 BONDS – WATER SUPPLY - $280,000 1989 453 SCHOOL COMMITTEE SALARIES 1989 454 AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ACT 1989 461 BONDS – STREETS - $500,000 1989 462 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $500,000 1988 44 HOUSING COMMISSIONERS – COMPENSATION 1988 49 PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES 1988 72 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1988 82 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1988 220 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1988 235 POLICE COURT – AMOUNT OF FINES 1988 467 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $750,000 1988 468 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1988 469 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1988 470 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $250,000 1988 471 BONDS – WATER PIPES - $500,000 1988 472 BONDS – WATER MAINS - $250,000 1988 473 BONDS – SCHOOLS – 500,000 1988 474 BONDS – ARNOLD MILL DAM - $250,000 1988 593 BONDS – SEWER/STORM DRAINS - $250,000 1987 102 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1987 103 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1987 104 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $500,000 1987 105 BONDS – STORM DRAINS - $250,000 1987 296 BONDS – PARKING GARAGE - $3,000,000 1987 346 BONDS – SCHOOL EQUIPMENT - $250,000 1987 347 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $250,000 1986 22 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $500,000 1986 25 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1986 30 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $500,000 1986 31 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $250,000 1986 32 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $ 250,000 1986 33 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1986 122 SECOND PAWTUCKET AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUND. 1986 308 BONDS – PARKING GARAGE CONSTRUCTION - $1,700,000 1986 491 ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1985 222 BONDS – RECREATION - $500,000 1985 313 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1985 314 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $750,000 1985 327 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $250,000 1985 328 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1985 464 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION

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1984 11 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – AMENDMENTS 1984 15 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 1984 33 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1984 77 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $1,800,000 1984 103 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM – $250,000 1984 104 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1984 106 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION 1984 217 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $250,000 1984 218 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $250,000 1984 265 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1983 40 NAMING OF OVERPASS PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY 1983 100 SECOND PAWTUCKET AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUND. 1983 119 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION 1983 120 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS RENOVATION - $500,000 1983 121 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1983 122 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS RECONSTRUCTION - $500,000 1982 43 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1982 44 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $500,000 1982 45 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $600,000 1982 46 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $250,000 1982 65 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 170 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION 1982 357 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1981 106 BONDS – SCHOOL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT - $250,000 1981 107 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1981 108 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION - $3,600,000 1981 160 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION 1980 126 OLD SLATER MILL - $10,000 APPROPRIATION 1980 187 BONDS – EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $250,000 1980 227 BONDS – WATER SUPPLY/DISTRIBUTION CENTER - $500,000 1980 228 BONDS – STREETS/SIDEWALKS - $500,000 1980 408 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS

PORTSMOUTH

2013 64 PRUDENCE ISLAND – HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITES 2013 65 PRUDENCE ISLAND – HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITES 2013 98 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2013 108 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2013 407 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,850,000 – HOUSING AID 2013 488 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $1,850,000 – HOUSING AID

2012 23 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - $700,000 2012 40 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - $700,000 2012 422 CHECK-OFF PROVISION ON TAX BILL – DONATION 2012 457 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION

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2012 460 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 464 CHECK-OFF PROVISION ON TAX BILL – DONATION 2011 122 AXLE RESTRICTION ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2011 310 AXLE RESTRICTION ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE

2010 287 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $350,000 2010 R156 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION - EXTENSION

2009 284 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - $350,000 2009 R23 SCHOOL SYSTEM REGIONALIZATION – REPORT DATE

2008 9 ARTICLE 19 – AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2008 55 AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2008 106 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $1,100,000 2008 107 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $350,000 2008 108 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $350,000 2008 286 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $1,100,000 2008 287 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $350,000

2007 116 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF WIND TURBINES - $3,000,000 2007 118 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF WIND TURBINES - $3,000,000 2007 361 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $40,000,000 2007 367 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $4,000,000 2007 374 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $105,000,000 2007 457 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $105,000,000 2007 458 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $40,000,000 2007 469 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $4,000,000 2006 223 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS – PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL 2006 255 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS – PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL 2005 327 PRUDENCE ISLAND – LOW SPEED VEHICLES ACT 2005 328 PRUDENCE ISLAND – LOW SPEED VEHICLES ACT 2005 362 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 381 PRUDENCE ISLAND – LOW SPEED VEHICLES ACT 2005 422 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2004 7 PRUDENCE ISLAND WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2004 408 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $3,500,000 2004 501 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $3,500,000 2004 LA32 PORTSMOUTH WATER/FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2004 LA35 PORTSMOUTH WATER/FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 196 BONDS – FIELD HOUSE FACILITY - $3,800,000 2003 199 BONDS – FIELD HOUSE FACILITY - $3,800,000 2002 274 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $4,850,000 2002 276 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $4,850,000 2002 347 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $4,850,000

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2000 309 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY - $3,500,000 2000 443 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY - $3,500,000 1999 41 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1999 120 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1999 320 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDED 1998 38 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 187 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $9,240,000 1997 241 WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT 1996 211 TAXATION OF NEW CONSTRUCTION / DAMAGED BUILDINGS 1993 LA7 PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 475 TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 LA37 PRUDENCE CONSERVANCY, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1990 110 LICENSING OF BUSINESSES 1990 141 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM, FOREST AND OPEN SPACE 1990 266 PARKING REGULATIONS 1990 267 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM, FOREST AND OPEN SPACE 1990 LA26 PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 3 BONDS – PRESERVATION OF GLEN FARMS - $3,600,000 1989 28 TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1989 459 STATE ROADS 1989 LA58 PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 122 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBERS 1988 126 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $6,000,000 1988 322 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBERS 1988 323 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $6,000,000 1988 LA58 PORTSMOUTH WATER & FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1987 233 PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES 1986 137 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1986 462 REGULATION OF PUBLIC WATERS 1985 12 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1984 370 DOGS – REGULATORY ORDINANCES 1982 22 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1982 23 VETERANS’ EXEMPTIONS FOR WIDOWS/WIDOWERS – ADOPTION 1982 105 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1980 25 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

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PROVIDENCE

2013 78 TAX CLASSIFICATION – RATES FOR VARIOUS CLASSES 2013 80 TAX CLASSIFICATION – RATES FOR VARIOUS CLASSES 2013 313 S.P.C.A. – REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AMENDED 2013 425 S.P.C.A. – REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AMENDED 2012 94 25 INDIA STREET PROPERTY- - LEASED FOR 40 YEARS 2012 399 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 450 CALIBRATION OF SCALES BY HOSPITALS 2012 LA127 JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY – LOCAL TAX EXEMPTION 2012 LA128 JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY – LOCAL TAX EXEMPTION 2011 6 PAWTUXET RIVER VILLAGE DAM – REMOVAL 2011 9 PAWTUXET RIVER VILLAGE DAM – REMOVAL 2011 89 LEAD COURT CALENDAR WITHIN HOUSING COURT 2011 125 LIBRARIES – REFERENCE RESOURCE CENTERS 2011 135 LEAD COURT CALENDAR WITHIN HOUSING COURT 2011 136 LIBRARIES – REFERENCE RESOURCE CENTERS 2011 245 I-195 REDEVELOPMENT ACT 2011 265 POWERS OF APPOINTED SCHOOL COMMITTEES 2011 267 I-195 REDEVELOPMENT ACT 2011 289 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2011 317 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2011 333 DECLARATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS ACT – REPEALED 2011 341 DEFACEMENT OF GRAVES AND PUBLIC STATUES 2011 375 DEFACEMENT OF GRAVES AND PUBLIC STATUES 2011 395 DECLARATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS ACT – REPEALED 2011 398 “PEACE OFFICER” – FIRE DEPARTMENT ARSON INVESTIGATORS 2010 23 ARTICLE 5 – BONDS / TITLE TRANSFER – 25 INDIA STREET 2010 198 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2010 218 CLASS B LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2010 261 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL PROJECTS - $50,962,000 2010 269 SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATION EXTENDED 2010 278 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATION 2010 279 BONDS – PUBLIC SCHOOL PROJECTS - $50,962,000 2010 280 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATION 2010 281 SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATION EXTENDED 2009 181 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY - $22,338,000

2008 78 BUREAU OF LICENSES – ISSUANCE OF FINES 2008 80 BUREAU OF LICENSES – ISSUANCE OF FINES 2008 236 ABSENTEE LANDLORD REGISTRATION – CITY CLERK 2008 273 CLASSES B, C, I LIQUOR LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2008 289 R.I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL 2008 319 R.I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL 2008 353 ENERGY FACILITY SITING – UNDERGROUND LINES 2008 360 REAL ESTATE LIENS FOR UNPAID SEWER CHARGES

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2008 370 ENERGY FACILITY SITING – UNDERGROUND LINES

2007 194 ROUTE 6 – SGT. TIMOTHY R. GIBLIN HIGHWAY 2007 196 ROUTE 6 – SGT. TIMOTHY R. GIBLIN HIGHWAY 2007 416 CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY – APPOINTMENTS 2006 581 HYDRANT TAMPERING ACT – CRIMINAL PENALTIES 2006 593 HYDRANT TAMPERING ACT – CRIMINAL PENALTIES 2006 619 CLASSES B/BV LIQUOR LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2006 LA52 SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS – TAX EXEMPTION 2005 195 ALTERNATE DEICING MIXTURE – EXEMPTION 2005 200 ALTERNATE DEICING MIXTURE – EXEMPTION 2005 270 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2005 375 CIVIC CENTER ACQUISITION / CONVENTION CENTER 2005 425 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2005 436 CIVIC CENTER ACQUISITION / CONVENTION CENTER 2004 256 POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS RESIDENCY 2004 263 VARIABLE RATE OBLIGATIONS – ALLOWABLE 2004 276 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 332 UNDERGROUND UTILITY INITIATIVE 2004 490 VARIABLE RATE OBLIGATIONS – ALLOWABLE 2004 496 AUTHORIZATION OF SUIT AGAINST CITY – CAROL WALKER 2004 526 MEETING STREET CENTER / MSC REALTY – TAX EXEMPTION 2004 545 DOWNCITY TAX DISTRICT ACT – ELIGIBILITY DATES 2004 571 MEETING STREET CENTER / MSC REALTY – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 32 LOTTERY COMMISSION / GTECH – MASTER CONTRACT 2003 33 LOTTERY COMMISSION / GTECH – MASTER CONTRACT 2003 246 PROPERTY DEDICATED AS PARK / CONVEYANCE 2003 342 PROPERTY DEDICATED AS PARK / CONVEYANCE 2003 376 ARTICLE 7 – WATER SUPPLY BOARD TRANSFER 2003 376 ARTICLE 20 – PUBLIC LIBRARY – STATE AID MATCH 2002 88 COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 103 URBAN MILL RESTORATION – TAX CONSIDERATIONS 2002 105 TAX REVALUATION AND UPDATES – DATE CHANGES 2002 111 ROUTE I-195 REDEVELOPMENT ACT 2002 266 PROVIDENCE Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 341 PROVIDENCE Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 373 TAX REVALUATION AND UPDATES – DATE CHANGES 2002 375 CLASS B LICENSE – SCHOOL / CHURCH PROXIMITY 2002 427 ROUTE I-195 REDEVELOPMENT ACT 2001 44 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION ACT – REPEALED 2001 95 TAX FREEZE ON OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY 2001 217 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION ACT – AMENDMENTS 2001 227 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION ACT – REPEALED 2001 263 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION ACT – AMENDMENTS 2001 394 TAX FREEZE ON OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY

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2000 116 BONDS – REDEVELOPMENT - $50,000,000 2000 302 DOWNCITY TAX DISTRICT – CREATION 2000 351 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COUNCIL 2000 374 STATE PLANNING COUNCIL – COMPOSITION 2000 399 PROPERTY TRANSFER TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2000 423 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TAX RELIEF ACT 2000 449 DOWNCITY TAX DISTRICT – CREATION 2000 474 BONDS – REDEVELOPMENT - $50,000,000 1999 15 ENTERPRISE ZONE EXPANSION 1999 232 ENTERPRISE ZONE EXPANSION 1999 457 CLASS ED LICENSE 1999 507 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/00 1998 195 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 1998 266 SALES TAX EXEMPTION – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 1998 422 TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT 1998 469 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 1997 233 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/98 1997 337 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/98 1996 11 CLASS C RETAIL LICENSE HOLDERS 1996 426 BONDS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - $50,000,000 1995 336 ABSENTEE LANDLORD ENFORCEMENT ACT 1992 67 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION 1992 164 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD 1992 297 INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY – CREATION 1992 365 NON-RESIDENT LANDLORDS – AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS 1992 371 CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY – COMPOSITION/POWERS 1991 394 STORAGE AND SALE OF MERCHANDISE 1991 395 STORAGE AND SALE OF MERCHANDISE 1991 396 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESSES 1991 397 PROVIDENCE HOUSING COURT 1990 53 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS 1990 160 ZONING ORDINANCES – NOTICE PROVISION 1990 166 HURRICANE BARRIER CONSTRUCTION 1990 212 POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1990 356 PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – TAX EXEMPTION 1990 447 HARBOR LINES – CRANSTON JURISDICTION 1990 448 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1990 469 FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1990 486 HISTORICAL AREA ZONING 1989 34 MERINO FARM PLAT – REMOVAL OF DEDICATION TO PUBLIC USE 1989 447 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION – OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL 1989 LA53 ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH – TAX EXEMPTION

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1988 21 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS 1988 158 HOUSING COURT – AMENDMENTS 1988 403 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1988 LA40 ST. MARY’S FEAST SOCIETY – TAX EXEMPTION 1987 447 HOUSING COURT – JURISDICTION 1987 484 ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICES 1987 LA54 ST. MARY’S FEAST SOCIETY – TAX EXEMPTION 1986 402 PROVIDENCE CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY–LIMITATION OF DAMAGES 1986 417 INSURANCE ON MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS 1986 452 PROVIDENCE OFF-STREET PUBLIC PARKING CORPORATION 1986 468 PROVIDENCE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY – CREATION 1986 501 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – ANNUAL FILING 1986 506 HOTEL TAX – IMPOSITION 1986 547 PROVIDENCE HOUSING COURT – CREATION 1986 552 SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1985 54 PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD 1985 127 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT – POLICE AND FIRE 1985 191 BUREAU OF LICENSES – FINES 1985 218 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION 1985 233 MAYORAL DESIGNEES 1985 306 PROVIDENCE OFF-STREET PUBLIC PARKING CORPORATION 1985 364 DECLARATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS 1985 468 RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES 1985 517 BONDS – RIVER RELOCATION PROJECT - $3,900,000 1984 227 RETIREMENT – BENEFITS PAYABLE 1984 252 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – FEES 1984 336 TAXATION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY 1984 389 RETIREMENT – CREDIT FOR STATE SERVICE 1983 58 PRIMARY ELECTIONS – RULES FOR DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY 1983 142 RETIREMENT – MANDATORY AGE 1983 252 AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION 1983 305 RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES 1983 311 PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY – COMPOSITION OF BOARD 1983 312 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION – COMPOSITION 1983 327 RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES 1982 145 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1982 180 BOARD OF POLICEMEN’S RELIEF – PROVIDENCE MEMBER ADDED 1982 264 EMPLOYEES OF FIELDS POINT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT 1982 297 TAX EXEMPTION – OFF-STREET PARKING STRUCTURES 1982 339 BOARD OF POLICEMEN’S RELIEF – PROVIDENCE MEMBER ADDED 1982 357 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1982 360 DECLARATION BY LANDLORDS OF INSURANCE ON RENTAL UNITS 1982 399 LOCATION OF GAME ROOMS – PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS/CHURCHES 1982 406 ELECTIONS – WARD COMMITTEES 1982 408 APPORTIONMENT – 15 WARDS

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1982 443 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTIONS 1982 449 RETIREMENT SYSTEM – COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS 1982 450 RETIREMENT – PURCHASE OF CREDITABLE SERVICE (MILITARY) 1981 37 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1981 206 BORROWING IN ANTICIPATION OF TAXES 1981 359 RETIREMENT BOARD AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT LEGAL ADVISOR 1981 361 RETIREMENT BOARD – COMPOSITION CHANGE 1980 3 BONDS – DREDGING OF PORT OF PROVIDENCE - $5,000,000 1980 4 BONDS – FIELDS POINT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - $5,500,000 1980 84 TAXATION ON ROOMS USED FOR TRANSIENT LODGING 1980 260 TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – ADOPTION 1980 277 WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION COVERAGE 1980 286 ELECTIONS – LOCAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ENDORSEMENTS 1980 349 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1980 352 CLASS L ANCIENT UNDERGROUND COMFORT STATION LICENSE 1980 353 RETIREMENT PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY 1980 391 BOUNDARY LINES OF CERTAIN HOUSE AND SENATE DISTRICTS 1980 409 RETIREMENT- POLICE AND FIRE: COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS 1980 410 RETIREMENT – MONTHLY PENSIONS OF CLASS B EMPLOYEES 1980 413 BOUNDARY LINES OF CERTAIN HOUSE AND SENATE DISTRICTS 1980 LA (pg. 99) OTHA BOONE ELKS LODGE NO. 931 – TAX EXEMPTION

RICHMOND

2013 46 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 55 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 247 ELDERLY / DISABLED EXEMPTIONS – VOTER APPROVAL 2013 248 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2013 369 ELDERLY / DISABLED EXEMPTIONS – VOTER APPROVAL 2013 374 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT 2012 206 ALTON VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDED 2012 209 RURAL PRESERVATION LAND TRUST – TRUSTEES 2012 235 RURAL PRESERVATION LAND TRUST – TRUSTEES 2012 240 ALTON VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDED 2011 141 EXPANDED REGULATION OF DOGS 2011 142 EXPANDED REGULATION OF DOGS 2011 197 LICENSING OF DOOR TO DOOR SALESPERSONS 2011 276 LICENSING OF DOOR TO DOOR SALESPERSONS 2010 97 ALTON VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2010 111 ALTON VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2009 12 CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 49 CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 113 OPENING OF POLLS – CHANGED TO 7 A.M.

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2009 154 OPENING OF POLLS – CHANGED TO 7 A.M. 2009 LA88 OAK RIDGE CONDOMINIUM WATER DISTRICT - CREATION

2008 284 NOISE ABATEMENT ORDINANCES 2007 482 OPTIONAL RETIREMENT – POLICE OFFICERS 2006 338 LOCATION OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING 2006 412 AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED TAX LEVY CAP 2005 112 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDED 2004 175 TOWN TREASURER – TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTMENT 2004 192 TOWN TREASURER – TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTMENT 2004 560 SHANNOCK WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 242 TREE STUMP DISPOSAL 2003 414 TAX STABILIZATION ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2002 79 PLANNING BOARD – COMPOSITION / ALTERNATES 2002 300 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 2002 359 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION 2001 35 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 49 RICHMOND LAND TRUST ACT – AMENDMENTS 2001 107 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2000 438 RICHMOND / CAROLINA FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1997 75 RURAL PRESERVATION LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1997 90 RURAL PRESERVATION LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1996 207 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM PROPERTY 1993 17 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1993 51 BOARD OF FINANCE – AUTHORIZATION 1993 133 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE AND TIME 1992 102 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1992 494 VALLEY LODGE ROAD DISTRICT – BORROWING POWER 1991 27 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1991 82 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN TREASURER 1991 83 ARREST WARRANTS – POLICE EXEMPT FROM SURETY 1991 376 ARREST WARRANTS – POLICE EXEMPT FROM SURETY 1990 17 BUDGET COMMITTEE – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 51 BOARD OF FINANCE – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 52 BUDGET COMMITTEE – ESTABLISHMENT

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1989 230 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 446 ZONING ORDINANCES – AMENDMENTS 1989 532 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 18 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1988 35 RICHMOND / CAROLINA FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 51 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1988 485 ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS BY THE TOWN 1987 41 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1987 157 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 1987 304 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 1986 28 RICHMOND / CAROLINA FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1986 124 ACCESS INTO HIGHWAY SYSTEM 1985 38 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1984 86 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY/TOTALLY DISABLED – AMENDED 1984 363 INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1984 LA38 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1983 171 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – SECOND ALTERNATE MEMBER 1982 93 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1982 171 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1982 211 TAX PAYMENT DEFERMENT FOR ELDERLY / DISABLED 1981 366 VOTE FOR APPROPRIATION MADE PRIMA FACIE THAT PERMITTED 1980 118 HOPE VALLEY / WYOMING FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1980 235 WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES – HOLD/CONVEY PROPERTY

SCITUATE

2008 268 ANNUAL DOG LICENSE FEES 2008 280 BONDS – SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $4,000,000 2008 358 ANNUAL DOG LICENSE FEES 2008 460 BONDS – SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - $4,000,000

2007 155 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $9,200,000 2007 452 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $9,200,000 2006 15 PROHIBITION ON ISSUANCE OF CLASS C LICENSES 2006 150 BONDS – MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $5,000,000 2005 195 ALTERNATE DEICING MIXTURE FOR RESERVOIR 2005 200 ALTERNATE DEICING MIXTURE FOR RESERVOIR 2004 11 TAX CLASSIFICATION – COMPLETION OF UPDATE

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2003 24 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 206 CHOPMIST WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 222 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – COMPOSITION / ALTERNATES 2003 279 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – COMPOSITION / ALTERNATES 2003 290 CHOPMIST WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 413 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 2003 441 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 2002 68 CHOPMIST WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2002 215 MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT – TAX MODIFICATION 2001 64 NORTH SCITUATE WATER DISTRICT – INCORPORATION ACT 2001 305 NORTH SCITUATE WATER DISTRICT – INCORPORATION ACT 2000 8 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 41 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATES 2000 45 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 301 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATES 1998 4 BONDS – CLAYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $2,535,000 1998 172 TOWN COUNCIL – AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY 1998 221 BONDS – CLAYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - $2,535,000 1998 247 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 251 EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS 1995 LA20 SCITUATE PRESERVATION SOCIETY, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1993 20 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,200,000 1993 21 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $4,800,000 1993 33 TOWN CONTRACTS – EXEMPTION FOR SCHOOL BUS OWNERS 1992 154 ELDERLY TAX FREEZE 1990 109 REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS 1990 121 SCITUATE LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1990 444 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS – TERMS 1989 7 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $2,250,000 1989 298 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS 1988 56 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1987 404 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1986 220 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1986 460 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – AUXILIARY MEMBER 1985 133 DOG ORDINANCES 1985 210 DOG ORDINANCES

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1983 87 BONDS – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $1,600,000 1983 89 RENAMING THE PONAGANSETT GROVE 1983 LA (pg. 42) NORTH SCITUATE PUBLIC LIBRARY – INCREASED HOLDINGS 1983 LA (pg. 46) NORTH SCITUATE PUBLIC LIBRARY – INCREASED HOLDINGS 1982 12 FREEZE OF TAX RATE AND VALUATION FOR ELDERLY – AMENDED 1982 21 HARRIS LIGHTING DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 90 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $1,600,000 1982 315 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION - $1,600,000 1980 377 TOWN CLERK – TENURE IN OFFICE

SMITHFIELD

2013 192 BRYANT UNIVERSITY – TOWN REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES 2013 240 BRYANT UNIVERSITY – TOWN REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES 2013 514 CLASS B/C LICENSE HOLDER – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 55 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 56 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2012 223 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – SPECIAL OLYMPICS R.I., INC. 2012 225 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – SPECIAL OLYMPICS R.I., INC. 2012 261 LAND TRUST – ALTERNATE TRUSTEES APPOINTED 2011 LA134 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2011 LA135 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2010 94 BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE – ESTABLISHMENT 2010 115 BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE – ESTABLISHMENT 2010 262 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF WIND TURBINE - $5,700,000 2010 290 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF WIND TURBINE - $5,700,000 2010 LA105 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2010 LA107 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 363 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION - $1,000,000 2009 364 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION - $1,000,000

2008 37 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – GRODEN CENTER, INC. 2008 48 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – GRODEN CENTER, INC. 2008 276 BONDS – LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION - $13,500,000 2008 367 CLASSES B, C, I LIQUOR LICENSES – PROXIMITY EXEMPTION 2008 453 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 2008 478 BONDS – LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION - $13,500,000 2006 30 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION - $1,000,000 2006 122 BONDS – ROAD REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION - $5,000,000 2006 282 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION - $1,000,000 2006 300 FIREFIGHTERS – MEMBERSHIP IN M.E.R.S. 2006 420 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $35,205,000 2006 484 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $35,205,000

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2004 421 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION/LIBRARY - $20,850,000 2004 513 POLICE OFFICERS – MEMBERS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2004 521 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION/LIBRARY - $20,850,000 2004 569 POLICE OFFICERS – MEMBERS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2003 266 TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – PROPERTY TAX CREDITS 2003 288 TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS – PROPERTY TAX CREDITS 2002 3 BONDS – CAPITAL PROJECTS - $8,600,000 2002 8 BONDS – CAPITAL PROJECTS - $8,600,000 2001 11 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2001 13 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST REESTABLISHED 2001 50 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2001 51 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST REESTABLISHED 2001 97 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – TAX EXEMPTION 2001 362 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – TAX EXEMPTION 2000 62 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST – AMENDMENTS 2000 122 COLA PLAN C RETIREMENT BENEFITS 2000 216 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST – AMENDMENTS 1999 113 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1999 165 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 174 SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 312 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE 1999 353 POLICE OFFICERS – MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT 1999 409 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 136 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1997 12 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH JOHNSTON 1997 54 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH JOHNSTON 1996 1 SUBDIVISION REVIEW ORDINANCES 1996 3 SUBDIVISION REVIEW ORDINANCES 1996 12 BONDS – SCHOOL ADDITIONS - $6,900,000 1996 87 PROPERTY TRANSFER – PUBLIC GOLF COURSE 1996 97 BONDS – SCHOOL ADDITIONS - $6,900,000 1996 LA22 GREENVIILLE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1995 254 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – AMENDMENTS 1994 72 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ADOPTION 1994 94 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – ADOPTION 1994 130 BONDS – SEWER LINES - $6,000,000 1994 320 VETERANS’ / GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTIONS – AMENDED 1993 31 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1993 39 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

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1993 267 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $13,595,000 1993 341 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $13,595,000 1993 451 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – LIENS 1992 19 BONDS – LAND ACQUISITION - $1,400,000 1992 117 LOWER SPRAGUE RESERVOIR – REPAIRS / IMPROVEMENTS 1991 282 NARRAGANSETT BAY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 1991 388 WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PROGRAM 1990 62 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION ESTABLISHED 1990 292 REGULATION OF MINI-BIKES AND MOTORCYCLES 1990 443 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – LIENS FOR CHARGES 1990 510 ZONING ORDINANCES 1989 31 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $500,000 1989 32 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $5,000,000 1989 325 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $5,000,000 1989 452 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1988 31 BONDS – WATER FACILITIES - $2,000,000 1988 321 BONDS – SEWAGE WORKS - $9,000,000 1988 457 FALSE FIRE ALARMS – FEES 1988 465 BONDS – SEWAGE WORKS - $9,000,000 1988 493 REGULATION OF EARTH REMOVAL 1988 630 ELECTIONS - APPOINTMENT OF MODERATORS AND CLERKS 1987 10 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1987 16 ANIMAL ORDINANCE 1987 24 BONDS – SCHOOL REPAIRS - $1,500,000 1987 25 BONDS – LIBRARY - $750,000 1987 26 BONDS – DRAINAGE, WATER AND SEWER - $900,000 1987 27 BONDS – TOWN HALL - $1,100,000 1987 39 BASIN FEES 1987 40 ANIMAL ORDINANCE 1987 482 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – TERMS 1987 586 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1986 72 REGULATION OF THE STORAGE OF TIRES 1986 117 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1986 118 REGULATION OF THE STORAGE OF TIRES 1986 119 LEASING OF REAL ESTATE TO EAST SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1986 131 FEES FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION PERMITS 1986 297 NOISE RESTRICTIONS – TRUCKS / AMPLIFIERS 1986 355 NOISE RESTRICTIONS – TRUCKS / AMPLIFIERS 1986 517 SALE OF CERTAIN LAND TO PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY BOARD 1986 519 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $1,000,000 1985 18 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING 1985 45 BUDGET COMMITTEE 1985 172 PARKING VIOLATIONS

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1985 173 EAST SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1985 315 LAND DEDICATION 1985 318 MINIMUM LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS 1984 8 TIME OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING 1984 9 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING – BUDGET PROCEDURES 1984 315 VETERANS’/GOLD STAR PARENT’S EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1984 358 VETERANS’/GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1984 386 PAYMENT OF FEES IN-LIEU OF LAND DEDICATED FOR RECREATION 1983 94 DOG ORDINANCE – INCREASED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1982 34 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $250,000 1982 35 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1982 36 SEWER BOARD OF REVIEW – ESTABLISHMENT 1982 119 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PINBALL ARCADES, ETC. 1982 272 SMITH HILL CENTER – TAX EXEMPTION 1982 LA (pg. 129) GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 25 BONDS – FIRE EQUIPMENT - $300,000 1981 205 CREATION OF ADMINISTRATOR / COUNCIL FORM OF GOVERNMENT 1981 405 GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT – BONDS - $1,400,000 1980 259 SMITHFIELD SEWER AUTHORITY – M.E.R.S. 1980 367 SMITHFIELD SEWER AUTHORITY – M.E.R.S.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN

2012 R310 CRMC PLAN – MATUNUCK BEACH PROTECTION 2011 34 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2011 47 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS

2010 199 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – EVIDENCE DEADLINE 2010 241 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – EVIDENCE DEADLINE

2009 26 UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 39 UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 251 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $2,200,000 2009 252 BONDS – SCHOOLS / SCHOOL FACILITIES - $2,200,000

2008 38 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – BONDING AUTHORITY 2008 49 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – BONDING AUTHORITY 2008 81 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2008 212 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2007 9 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2007 15 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2007 166 ROUTE 108 – FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SQUARE 2007 197 ROUTE 108 – FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SQUARE

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2007 LA52 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT – CREATION 2007 LA54 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT – CREATION 2006 351 TAX STABILIZATION ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2006 387 BONDS – CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION - $400,000 2006 388 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF LAND - $3,000,000 2006 389 BONDS – NEIGHBORHOOD GUILD - $1,000,000 2006 390 BONDS – COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM - $1,600,000 2006 475 TAX STABILIZATION ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2006 483 BONDS – NEIGHBORHOOD GUILD - $1,000,000 2006 513 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF LAND - $3,000,000 2006 514 BONDS – CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION - $400,000 2006 515 BONDS – COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM - $1,600,000 2004 75 BONDS – CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION - $200,000 2004 76 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $1,550,000 2004 77 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2004 92 BONDS – CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION - $200,000 2004 93 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2004 104 VETERANS’ / DISABLED VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION 2004 110 VETERANS’ / DISABLED VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION 2004 162 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - $1,550,000 2003 220 TAX EXEMPTIONS – NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 2003 289 TAX EXEMPTIONS – NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 2003 LA67 WELCOME HOUSE OF SOUTH COUNTY – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 LA79 WELCOME HOUSE OF SOUTH COUNTY – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 126 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2002 130 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2002 163 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,300,000 2002 164 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,300,000 2002 295 BONDS – SCHOOL FACILITIES - $2,000,000 2002 296 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $925,000 2002 355 BONDS – SCHOOL FACILITIES - $2,000,000 2002 356 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $925,000 2000 64 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 82 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,100,000 2000 86 BONDS – TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS - $1,000,000 2000 87 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS - $1,000,000 2000 88 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $600,000 2000 95 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $400,000 2000 226 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $600,000 2000 227 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,100,000 2000 289 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $1,000,000 2000 413 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS - $1,000,000 2000 418 BONDS – TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS - $1,000,000 2000 419 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $400,000 1999 404 CLASS C LICENSES

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1999 429 CLASS C LICENSES 1998 155 SUPERFUND CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY 1998 160 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $10,000,000 1998 169 KINGSTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1998 174 BONDS – SENIOR CITIZEN FACILITY - $1,000,000 1998 175 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS - $500,000 1998 176 BONDS – MIDDLE SCHOOL - $10,000,000 1998 183 BONDS – OPEN SPACE/GREENWAY - $1,100,000 1998 196 BONDS – SENIOR CITIZEN FACILITY - $1,000,000 1998 198 BONDS – OPEN SPACE/GREENWAY - $1,100,000 1998 199 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS - $500,000 1998 220 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 222 KINGSTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1998 413 LIMITATION ON STATE BEACH FEES ABOLISHED 1998 472 SUPERFUND CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY 1997 5 KINGSTON FIRE DISTRICT – BORROWING AUTHORITY 1997 245 PILOT PROGRAM – COMMERCIAL HOSPITAL BUILDINGS 1997 LA42 UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1996 59 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,700,000 1996 60 BONDS – SCHOOL MAINTENANCE/STORAGE - $300,000 1996 216 BONDS – SCHOOL MAINTENANCE/STORAGE - $300,000 1996 217 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,700,000 1995 15 BONDS – HAZARD SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1995 16 BONDS – POLICE STATION - $500,000 1995 35 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1995 309 BONDS – POLICE STATION - $500,000 1995 344 BONDS – HAZARD SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1994 64 BONDS – SCHOOLS/RECREATION - $4,430,000 1994 218 BONDS – SCHOOLS/RECREATION - $4,430,000 1994 LA16 UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 6 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – BOUNDARIES 1993 30 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1993 41 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1993 335 POLICE OFFICERS – RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES 1992 23 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $10,000,000 1992 307 DOG LICENSE FEES 1991 378 ZONING ORDINANCES 1991 404 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT 1991 LA45 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 50 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $8,320,000 1990 105 KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 1990 142 ZONING ORDINANCES

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1990 184 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1990 188 ZONING ORDINANCES 1990 286 TAXATION OF ELECTRICAL / STEAM GENERATING FACILITIES 1990 295 MIDDLEBRIDGE SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1990 450 BONDS – POLICE STATION - $4,500,000 1989 24 SCHOOL COMMITTEE TERMS 1989 25 BONDS – WASTEWATER TREATMENT - $3,000,000 1989 26 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $2,200,000 1989 27 BONDS – SEWERS - $3,600,000 1989 29 SCHOOL COMMITTEE TERMS 1989 350 TOWN ELECTION DATE 1989 385 B.P.O.E. LODGE – TAX EXEMPTION 1988 115 REGULATION AND LICENSING OF TRAILER PARKS 1988 283 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1988 406 TOWN ELECTION DATES 1988 501 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1987 18 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS - $3,600,000 1986 137 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1985 14 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $3,000,000 1985 134 TAX EXEMPTIONS – BLIND / GOLD STAR PARENTS 1985 167 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $3,000,000 1985 220 TAX EXEMPTIONS – BLIND / GOLD STAR PARENTS 1985 LA30 SO. COUNTY AMBULANCE & RESCUE CORPS, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1985 LA85 SOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1984 41 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR RECREATION 1984 312 AMENDMENT TO 1969 SEWER BOND ACT 1983 36 SEWER REGULATIONS – INCREASED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1983 112 ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES 1983 113 ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR WATER DRAINAGE 1983 115 SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1983 125 CONVEYANCE OF LANDS TO SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL 1983 330 POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS 1982 133 PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES 1982 LA (pg. 137) UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 LA (pg. 148) UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 113 RECORDATION OF COPIES OF ZONING BOARD DECISIONS 1981 147 RECORDATION OF COPIES OF ZONING BOARD DECISIONS 1981 306 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS 1980 135 KINGSTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 206 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM – TEMPORARY SEWER NOTES 1980 LA (pg. 95) UNION FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

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TIVERTON

2013 442 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS - $1.500,000 –WATER SYSTEM 2013 473 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS - $1,500,000 –WATER SYSTEM

2012 LA43 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2012 LA44 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 86 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY - $7,000,000 2011 93 BONDS – PUBLIC LIBRARY - $7,000,000 2011 122 AXLE RESTRICTION ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2011 310 AXLE RESTRICTION ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE

2010 11 CLASS BV LICENSE – RIGHT TO OBJECT EXEMPTION 2010 12 CLASS BV LICENSE – RIGHT TO OBJECT EXEMPTION

2009 19 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 20 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 22 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 28 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 30 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2009 LA80 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2008 9 ARTICLE 19 – AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2008 55 AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE 2008 281 TAX TREATY AGREEMENT – TIVERTON POWER, INC. 2008 438 TAX TREATY AGREEMENT – TIVERTON POWER, INC.

2006 410 ASSIGNMENT OF TAX TITLES TO LAND TRUST 2006 485 ASSIGNMENT OF TAX TITLES TO LAND TRUST 2005 17 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 31 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2005 257 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2004 10 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 193 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 252 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $30,700,000 2004 288 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS - $30,700,000 2004 445 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2003 43 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 44 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 256 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS – DISSOLUTION 2003 294 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS – DISSOLUTION 2002 42 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2002 271 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $3,735,000 2002 275 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $25,700,000

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2002 353 BONDS – SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $3,735,000 2002 357 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $25,700,000 2001 6 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2001 19 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2000 91 BONDS – STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT - $252,500 2000 132 WILDLIFE REFUGE NAMED 1999 79 WINNISMET FARM ROAD DISTRICT – CREATION 1999 310 MUNICIPAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1999 451 MUNICIPAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1997 175 REGIONAL JUVENILE HEARING BOARD WITH LITTLE COMPTON 1997 190 EAST TIVERTON WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1997 207 UNPAID SEWER CHARGES – LIEN ON PROPERTY 1997 285 EAST TIVERTON WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1997 334 UNPAID SEWER CHARGES – LIEN ON PROPERTY 1996 74 TIVERTON POWER ASSOCIATES – TAX TREATY 1996 416 TIVERTON POWER ASSOCIATES – TAX TREATY 1995 246 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS – LICENSES 1995 250 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1995 280 QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS 1995 287 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – REVENUE NOTES 1995 288 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - COLA ELIGIBLE 1995 293 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS – LICENSES 1995 298 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 31 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1993 32 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – BORROWING AUTHORITY 1993 34 BONDS – INDUSTRIAL PARK - $4,000,000 1993 81 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS 1993 141 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS FOR WATER SYSTEM 1993 157 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1993 167 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS FOR WATER SYSTEM 1993 334 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1993 LA22 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 301 WASTEWATER TREATMENT – AGREEMENT WITH FALL RIVER 1992 485 SEWER USE ORDINANCES 1991 372 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT 1990 143 BONDS – WATER PURPOSES (AMENDS 1975 ACT) 1990 445 PUBLIC WATER WORKS SYSTEM – AMENDMENT 1990 468 MUNICIPAL COURT – CREATION 1990 LA41 LEGISLATIVE COMM. – RECREATIONAL USE OF STAFFORD POND

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1989 69 PUBLIC WATER WORKS SYSTEM – AMENDMENT 1989 312 BONDS – WATER WORKS - $6,000,000 1988 47 INDUSTRIAL AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1988 119 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1988 325 INDUSTRIAL AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1987 43 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1985 91 VIOLATIONS OF DOG ORDINANCE 1983 160 ELECTIONS – AT-LARGE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS 1983 191 DOG ORDINANCE 1982 7 NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 11 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1982 13 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMENDMENT 1982 56 ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT POLICE FORCE 1982 57 ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT FIRE DEPARTMENT 1982 208 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1981 46 STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS - $200,000 1980 125 BONDS – ESTABLISH SEWER SYSTEM - $11,200,000

WARREN

2013 259 VARIOUS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 2013 348 VARIOUS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS

2012 51 TOWN SOLICITOR SERVES AS PROBATE JUDGE 2012 76 TOWN SOLICITOR SERVES AS PROBATE JUDGE 2012 405 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 114 2012 416 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 114 2010 276 PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAFFIC DETAILS 2010 288 PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAFFIC DETAILS

2009 14 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 21 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2009 205 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2009 242 REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICTS – MEMBERSHIP 2008 279 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS – CITATIONS 2008 333 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $2,000,000 2008 407 BONDS – SEWERS / SEWERAGE SYSTEMS - $2,000,000 2008 470 DOG ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS – CITATIONS

2007 247 ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF NEWLY CREATED LOTS 2007 338 ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF NEWLY CREATED LOTS

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2007 375 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES – TAX CREDIT 2007 492 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES – TAX CREDIT 2006 202 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2006 302 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES – TAX RELIEF 2006 342 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION – ALTERNATIVE FUELS 2006 478 HISTORIC COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES – TAX RELIEF 2006 481 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION – ALTERNATIVE FUELS 2006 512 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2005 371 BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES 2005 427 BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES 2004 73 TAX PAYMENT DEFERMENT – LOW INCOME PERSONS 2004 161 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2004 176 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2004 231 TAX PAYMENT DEFERMENT – LOW INCOME PERSONS 2004 470 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2004 542 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2002 13 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 52 MUNICIPAL COURT – SENTENCING 2002 108 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 257 MUNICIPAL COURT – SENTENCING 2000 47 HISTORIC RESIDENCES – PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS 2000 92 HISTORIC RESIDENCES – PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS 1999 267 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 315 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1998 170 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1998 355 APPOINTMENT OF HARBOR MASTER 1998 462 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 463 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX CERTIFICATE 1997 19 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – TWO CLASSES CREATED 1997 335 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1995 41 LIQUOR LICENSES – PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES 1994 28 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING PROCEDURES 1991 330 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ACT 1991 371 PROPERTY REVALUATION DATE EXTENSION 1990 130 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1990 303 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 1990 470 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

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1989 36 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $12,360,000 1989 317 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $12,360,000 1988 58 BONDS – BUILDING REPAIRS - $2,500,000 1988 231 WETLANDS ENFORCEMENT 1987 61 TAX ASSESSOR / BOARD OF TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW 1987 219 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – ADOPTION 1986 132 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1985 56 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW 1985 83 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1985 316 TAX EXEMPTIONS 1983 97 PLANNING BOARD – RULES AND REGULATIONS 1980 75 ACT ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF SEWERAGE – AMENDMENTS 1980 76 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION - $1,100,000 1980 LA (pg. 99) MAXWELL HOUSE – TAX EXEMPTION

WARWICK

2013 161 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2013 207 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2012 260 WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY – ABUTTING OWNERS 2012 LA90 TAX EXEMPTION – CLOUDS HILL VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM 2012 LA93 TAX EXEMPTION – CLOUDS HILL VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM 2011 161 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2011 184 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED

2010 23 ARTICLE 5 – BONDS / ACQUISITION OF ROCKY POINT

2009 23 MUNICIPAL COURT – INCREASED FINES ALLOWED 2009 33 AUTHORIZATION TO SELL ABANDONED HIGHWAY 2009 71 MUNICIPAL COURT – INCREASED FINES ALLOWED 2009 73 AUTHORIZATION TO SELL ABANDONED HIGHWAY 2009 122 DOG ORDINANCES – INCREASED FINES 2009 176 DOG ORDINANCES – INCREASED FINES 2009 RI25 BRUSH NECK COVE – HABITAT RESTORATION 2009 R247 BRUSH NECK COVE – HABITAT RESTORATION 2008 117 REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE – DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS 2008 236 ABSENTEE LANDLORD REGISTRATION – CITY CLERK 2008 465 ABSENTEE LANDLORD REGISTRATION – CITY CLERK 2008 473 REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE – DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS

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2007 73 ARTICLE 5 – AIRPORT CORP. REVENUE BONDS/RUNWAY LENGTH 2007 190 PERMANENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 2007 198 PERMANENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 2006 51 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION - $2,000,000 2006 73 BONDS – CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION - $2,000,000 2006 74 BONDS – PARKS/RECREATION FACILITIES - $3,500,000 2006 125 BONDS – OPEN SPACE PURPOSES - $2,000,000 2006 147 BONDS – PARKS/RECREATION FACILITIES - $3,500,000 2006 369 SEWER AUTHORITY ACT – MANDATORY CONNECTION 2006 385 BONDS – SPORTS COMPLEX - $7,000,000 2006 386 BONDS – SCHOOL FACILITIES REPAIR - $25,000,000 2006 426 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $9,000,000 2006 479 BONDS – OPEN SPACE PURPOSES - $2,000,000 2006 516 BONDS – SCHOOL FACILITIES REPAIR - $25,000,000 2006 527 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $9,000,000 2006 635 REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUE – DAMAGED BUILDINGS 2004 72 BONDS – PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2004 150 ELDERLY TAX RELIEF – CIRCUIT BREAKER 2004 232 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 233 ELDERLY TAX RELIEF – CIRCUIT BREAKER 2004 250 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 2004 425 BONDS – PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE - $2,000,000 2004 426 PROPERTY ACQUISITION – INCREASED AMOUNT 2004 486 INSTALLATION OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM 2004 487 AIRCRAFT NOISE MONITORING – REPORTS / HEARINGS 2004 520 LIBRARIES – STATE AID TO PONTIAC FREE LIBRARY 2004 523 PROPERTY ACQUISITION – INCREASED AMOUNT 2004 546 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 2004 603 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – DWELLINGS FOR CLERGY 2004 614 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – DWELLINGS FOR CLERGY 2003 417 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 2003 438 MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO T. F. GREEN AIRPORT 2002 65 ARTICLE 40 – CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGES 2002 65 ARTICLE 40 – COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES 2002 65 ARTICLE 40 – LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS TAXED 2002 78 BONDS – DRAINAGE PROJECTS - $5,000,000 2002 87 ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO HAWKERS / PEDDLERS 2002 264 BONDS – POOL/ICE ARENA RENOVATIONS - $3,000,000 2002 288 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS - $7,500,000 2002 339 BONDS – PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS - $7,500,000 2002 424 WARWICK AIRPORT PARKING DISTRICT ACT 2001 265 WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY – INCREASED FINES 2001 266 WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY – INCREASED PENALTIES 2000 1 BONDS – SCHOOL PURPOSES - $26,500,000 2000 2 BONDS – SCHOOL PURPOSES - $26,500,000

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2000 4 REGISTRATION OF VOTERS 2000 60 WARWICK LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 77 BONDS – ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE - $4,000,000 2000 287 WARWICK LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2000 304 BONDS – MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $2,000,000 2000 305 BONDS – ICE ARENA IMPROVEMENTS - $7,000,000 2000 306 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE - $3,000,000 2000 386 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE - $3,000,000 2000 387 BONDS – MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $2,000,000 2000 402 BONDS – MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $2,000,000 2000 404 BONDS – ICE ARENA IMPROVEMENTS - $7,000,000 1999 504 BONDS – ANIMAL SHELTER - $1,000,000 1998 31 ARTICLE 34 – AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS 1998 39 WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY – ASSESSMENTS 1998 211 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1998 254 BONDS – RECREATION/OPEN SPACE - $3,000,000 1998 255 LEGISLATIVE CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1998 357 VETERANS’ EXEMPTIONS – PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT 1998 422 TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT 1998 434 ELDERLY TAX RATE FREEZE 1997 17 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – FOUR CLASSES CREATED 1997 147 STATE AIRPORT – CLASS AT LIQUOR LICENSE 1996 16 BONDS – RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE - $3,000,000 1996 17 BONDS – FIRE STATION REPLACEMENT - $750,000 1996 18 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $5,000,000 1996 19 BONDS – TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS - $1,750,000 1996 20 BONDS – LIBRARY EXPANSION - $4,500,000 1996 125 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,000,000 1996 222 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,000,000 1995 270 TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS – CREDITS 1995 342 TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS – CREDITS 1994 27 BONDS – CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT - $13,500,000 1994 170 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS 1994 223 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $130,000,000 1994 259 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS 1994 364 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1994 405 BONDS – CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT - $10,500,000 1993 273 COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO AIRPORT 1993 362 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY – RIGHT OF APPEAL 1992 42 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1992 65 ELECTIONS – WARD LINES

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1991 43 BONDS – CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT - $27,300,000 1991 86 SEWER AUTHORITY ACT 1991 408 SPECIAL ELECTION AUTHORIZED 1990 5 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $20,000,000 1990 101 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWAGE TREATMENT - $8,000,000 1990 118 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWAGE TREATMENT - $8,000,000 1990 LA71 LEADERSHIP WARWICK, INC. – TAX EXEMPTION 1989 5 BONDS – PUBLIC BUILDINGS/FACILITIES - $4,900,000 1989 6 BONDS – DRAINAGE - $1,500,000 1988 61 ILLEGAL DUMPING – PENALTIES INCREASED 1988 108 ZONING ORDINANCES – AMENDMENT 1988 459 LAND ACQUISITION FOR SENIOR CENTER 1988 461 AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE LAND 1988 478 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $4,000,000 1988 479 SEWAGE AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 1988 594 HOUSING AUTHORITY – COMPENSATION 1987 2 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $1,500,000 1987 3 BONDS – STREETS AND DRAINAGE - $1,000,000 1987 4 BONDS – GARAGE AND FIRE APPARATUS - $1,400,000 1987 5 BONDS – CITY BUILDINGS - $1,500,000 1987 6 BONDS – POLICE EQUIPMENT -$750,000 1987 106 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY 1987 203 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1987 235 TAX CREDITS FOR THE ELDERLY – AMENDMENTS 1987 468 COMPENSATION – T.F.GREEN PARKING 1987 489 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES – EMPOWERED TO MARRY 1987 LA70 OLD WARWICK GRANGE NO. 41 – TAX EXEMPTION 1986 130 TAX CREDITS FOR ELDERLY – INCOME RANGES 1986 295 BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY – BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUANCE 1986 333 ABANDONMENT / RIGHT TO CONVEY PUBLIC PARK 1986 354 BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN TWO CITIES (EAST GREENWICH) 1986 506 HOTEL TAX – IMPOSITION 1985 13 HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX 1985 229 LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS 1985 230 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $650,000 1985 231 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $9,000,000 1984 5 TAX CREDITS FOR ELDERLY / DISABLED – AMENDED 1984 272 SEWER ASSESSMENTS AND USER CHARGES – 1962 ACT AMENDED 1984 274 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1984 292 NAME OF STREET CORNER 1984 319 ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY NOTES – SCHOOL BUILDINGS 1984 320 BONDS – DRAINAGE SYSTEM - $500,000 1984 321 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $500,000 1984 LA54 BUTTONWOODS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

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1983 4 REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT 1983 11 REFUNDING OF BONDS 1983 12 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CERTAIN TEMPORARY NOTES 1983 13 IMPLEMENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE PRE-TREATMENT PROG. 1983 17 SEWER AUTHORITY CONTRACTS 1983 73 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES - $7,500,000 1983 124 SEWER AUTHORITY–TO ENACT REGULATIONS AND EXPEND FUNDS 1983 287 MAKING PERMANENT THE EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS 1982 61 ADVANCE REFUNDING OF TEMPORARY NOTES 1982 67 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 68 BONDS – PUBLIC HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - $3,000,000 1982 69 BONDS – SCHOOL BUILDINGS HEATING - $500,000 1982 173 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF PROBATE – MAYORAL APPOINTEE 1982 181 CHARTER AMENDMENT – WARD LINES 1982 266 BUSINESSES – LICENSING AND HOURS OF OPERATION 1982 353 NORWOOD LAND BANK - $50,000 APPROPRIATION 1982 LA (pg. 23) LEGISLATIVE COMM. - MONITOR CLEAR ZONE AT GREENE AIRPORT 1981 49 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE TEMPORARY NOTES 1981 50 BONDS – SEWER CONSTRUCTION - $4,000,000 1981 51 BONDS – FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT - $1,080,000 1981 53 ISSUANCE OF BONDS – ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS 1981 90 MUNICIPAL COURT – MINIMUM HOUSING JURISDICTION 1980 64 ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY NOTES 1980 65 BONDS – PUBLIC AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS - $900,000 1980 66 BONDS – WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT/RECREATION - $750,000 1980 LA (pg. 73) KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – TAX EXEMPTION

WEST GREENWICH

2012 409 EXEMPTION OR STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2012 417 EXEMPTION OR STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 2011 LA122 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2011 LA126 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2005 35 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION 2005 84 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION 2005 88 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLASSIFICATION 2005 135 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CLASSIFICATION 2005 414 HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION 2004 25 BOUNDARY LINE – ESTABLISHMENT 2004 148 BOUNDARY LINE – ESTABLISHMENT 2003 270 WEST GREENWICH WATER DISTRICT – CREATION 2003 364 WEST GREENWICH WATER DISTRICT – CREATION

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2002 9 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2002 14 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1999 208 TREE WARDEN – EXEMPT FROM GL 2-14 1999 328 TREE WARDEN – EXEMPT FROM GL 2-14 1999 506 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING – LAND DEVELOPMENT 1998 271 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1998 465 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1997 250 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1996 53 APPOINTED TOWN TREASURER – 5 YEAR TERM 1996 69 TOWN TREASURER – REMOVAL OF TENURE 1996 70 APPOINTED TOWN TREASURER – 5 YEAR TERM 1995 356 DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES – ELECTED OFFICE 1994 17 VALIDATION OF TOWN ORDINANCES 1994 18 VALIDATION OF TOWN ORDINANCES 1994 73 TAX ASSESSOR – REMOVAL OF TENURE 1994 74 TAX ASSESSOR – APPOINTMENT 1994 119 DOG ORDINANCES – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1994 278 DOG ORDINANCES – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1994 279 TAX ASSESSOR – APPOINTMENT 1994 280 TAX ASSESSOR – REMOVAL OF TENURE 1993 195 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1993 196 POLICE DEPARTMENT – SEARCH WARRANTS 1992 41 TAX STABILIZATION FOR THE ELDERLY – ESTABLISHMENT 1992 103 AUTHORIZATION TO ENACT A PERSONNEL ORDINANCE 1991 4 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE 1990 21 HIGHWAY TRUCKING AND JUNKYARDS 1988 324 WEST GREENWICH FIRE DISTRICT – CREATION 1988 613 ELECTION OF DEPUTY PROBATE JUDGES 1985 35 INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY TAXES 1985 206 APPROPRIATION POWERS 1985 208 INTEREST ON UNPAID QUARTERLY TAXES 1985 516 POLICE DEPARTMENT – RULES AND REGULATIONS 1983 155 TENURE FOR CERTAIN TOWN OFFICIALS 1982 249 CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM 1981 295 TOWN OFFICIALS – TENURE PROVIDED

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WEST WARWICK

2013 116 CHARTER AMEND.-DATE OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING CHANGED 2013 118 CHARTER AMEND.-DATE OF FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING CHANGED

2012 LA92 CHARTER AMENDMENT – DATE OF FTM CHANGED 2012 LA94 CHARTER AMENDMENT – DATE OF FTM CHANGED 2011 LA66 ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE CHANGE 2011 LA67 ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING DATE CHANGE 2011 LA94 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2009 LA90 CODE OF ORDINANCES – SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

2008 3 STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY TAXES – WATERPARK 2008 351 WATERPARK – TAX INCREMENT / MAXIMUM LEVY

2007 398 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VARIOUS CATEGORIES AMENDED 2007 461 TAX EXEMPTIONS – VARIOUS CATEGORIES AMENDED 2006 66 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – EXPANDED AREA 2006 133 ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION – EXPANDED AREA 2005 18 HAWKERS / PEDDLERS – LICENSING REGULATIONS / FEES 2004 18 TAX CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ADOPTION 2004 255 MED ZONE – SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT 2003 121 ELDERLY / DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2003 250 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE – BOUNDARIES CHANGED 2003 284 ELDERLY / DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2003 287 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE – BOUNDARIES CHANGED 2003 416 KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY – WAIVER OF CHARGES 2002 110 SALES TAX EXEMPTION – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE 2001 9 BONDS – SCHOOLS/PLAYGROUNDS - $10,500,000 2001 90 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION – RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 2001 298 PAYMENT OF TRAFFIC FINES 2000 400 ACCEPTANCE AND UPGRADING OF HIGHWAYS 1999 401 VICIOUS DOG ORDINANCE 1998 209 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1997 234 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1996 46 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $6,800,000

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1996 50 SEWER USE FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS 1996 54 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR ELDERLY – INCOME DEFINITION 1996 76 REGULATION OF CERTAIN SALES 1996 77 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR ELDERLY – INCOME DEFINITION 1996 78 SEWER USE FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS 1995 36 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR ELDERLY – INCOME LIMITS 1995 40 POLICE AND FIRE – PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 1995 70 SEWER COMMISSION ACT 1995 310 FREEZE OF TAX RATE FOR ELDERLY – INCOME LIMITS 1995 366 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $7,200,000 1994 118 SEWERAGE SYSTEM ACT 1994 124 VETERANS’ / ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1994 324 SEWER COMMISSION ACT – BONDS AND NOTES 1993 19 BONDS – DEFICIT REDUCTION - $14,000,000 1993 23 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING – ALL-DAY REFERENDUM 1993 76 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING – REFERENDUM 1992 327 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1991 18 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/93 1990 11 BONDS – SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $2,500,000 1990 14 BONDS – SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND - $5,500,000 1990 28 LAND ACQUISITION FOR HORGAN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND 1990 139 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES 1990 226 SEWER IMPACT FEES 1989 86 BONDS – SEWER FUND – $9,000,000 1989 521 MUNICIPAL COURT FINES 1988 32 SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1988 54 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1988 62 MUNICIPAL COURT – CREATION 1988 463 BONDS – CHAMPLIN LIBRARY - $2,000,000 1987 606 HOME RULE CHARTER ADOPTION – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1986 70 TAX ASSESSOR – TENURE 1986 260 FISCAL YEAR CHANGE / TRANSITION BONDS - $5,500,000 1986 304 ELECTIONS – FILLING VACANCIES ON TOWN COUNCIL 1985 20 HIGHWAY BOND ISSUE RATIFICATION 1985 42 SEWER USE CHARGE 1985 43 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW 1985 107 ELECTIONS – COMBINATION OF POLLING PLACES 1984 23 ELECTIONS - WARD BOUNDARIES 1984 38 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION

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1984 39 VETERANS’ EXEMPTION – AMOUNT INCREASED 1984 140 TENURE FOR EMPLOYEES – REPEAL OF 1963 ACT 1984 316 BONDS – HIGHWAYS - $1,000,000 1983 10 SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1981 45 CREATION OF ESCROW FUND – STREET/SIDEWALK REPAIRS 1981 47 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS, DISABLED VETERANS, ELDERLY 1980 103 ELDERLY / TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTIONS – ADOPTION 1980 151 BONDS – SEWER CONSTRUCTION - $4,500,000 1980 258 ELECTIONS – WARD BOUNDARIES

WESTERLY

2012 12 CHIEF OF POLICE – MANDATORY RETIREMENT 2012 21 CHIEF OF POLICE – MANDATORY RETIREMENT 2012 LA91 MEMORIAL AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – HOLDINGS 2012 LA95 MEMORIAL AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – HOLDINGS 2010 LA60 MISQUAMICUT FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 2010 LA104 MISQUAMICUT FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS

2009 134 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $30,000,000 2009 177 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS - $30,000,000 2009 200 RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS 2009 241 RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS 2009 244 HOUSING BOARD OF REVIEW – MEMBERSHIP 2009 260 HOUSING BOARD OF REVIEW – MEMBERSHIP 2009 308 CLASS B LICENSE – WEEKAPAUG INN / RENOVATIONS 2009 309 CLASS B LICENSE – WEEKAPAUG INN / RENOVATIONS 2009 391 DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BRANCH OFFICE

2008 77 MUNICIPAL COURT – BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS 2008 79 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASED AMOUNTS 2008 83 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCREASED AMOUNTS 2008 471 MUNICIPAL COURT – BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS

2007 137 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 2007 153 TRANSFER OF TAX TITLES TO MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST 2007 325 CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST 2007 327 TRANSFER OF TAX TITLES TO MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST 2007 395 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 2007 428 CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST 2006 9 LAND AT AIRPORT TO BE LEASED TO TOWN 2006 10 LAND AT AIRPORT TO BE LEASED TO TOWN 2006 89 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2006 151 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2006 198 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT

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2006 203 REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SERVICES TO AIRPORT 2005 8 “THE OCEAN HOUSE” – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE 2005 9 “THE OCEAN HOUSE” – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE 2005 15 INCREASED TAX EXEMPTIONS / MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 2005 30 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 2005 32 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – OCCUPANCY REQUIRED 2005 50 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 62 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – OCCUPANCY REQUIRED 2005 85 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 LA15 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2005 LA16 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2004 LA33 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2004 LA36 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 15 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $40,000,000 2003 16 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $40,000,000 2003 46 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 50 MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 110 MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 261 TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION 2003 LA70 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 LA81 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 LA84 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 LA93 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2003 LA105 WESTERLY Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 19 MUNICIPAL COURT FINES INCREASED 2002 38 MUNICIPAL COURT FINES INCREASED 2002 165 MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2002 166 MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST – ESTABLISHMENT 2002 LA29 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2002 LA65 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 LA38 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2001 LA44 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 2000 194 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 2000 220 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY REGULATION 1999 9 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS - AMENDMENTS 1999 18 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 19 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMENDMENTS 1999 29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED TAX LEVY CAP 1999 166 MISQUAMICUT BEACH PAVILION NAMED 1999 206 ASSESSMENT / TAXATION OF NEW REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION 1999 390 MISQUAMICUT BEACH PAVILION NAMED 1999 422 SCENIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATION 1998 15 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $255,000 1998 17 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – MEETINGS

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1998 23 HARBORS AND HARBOR LINES 1998 135 WESTERLY DOWNTOWN CENTER SERVICE DISTRICT 1998 202 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $255,000 1998 210 HARBOR MASTER APPOINTMENT 1998 252 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – MEETINGS 1998 382 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 1998 406 SALES / INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS – FOR WRITERS, ETC. 1998 413 LIMITATION ON STATE BEACH FEES ABOLISHED 1997 88 TRANSFER OF WESTERLY ARMORY TO TOWN 1997 94 TRANSFER OF WESTERLY ARMORY TO TOWN 1996 8 BONDS – SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTER - $515,000 1996 23 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1996 35 DOGS – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 1996 36 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1996 63 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1996 65 BONDS – RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - $4,000,000 1996 71 VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS – AMOUNTS INCREASED 1996 88 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – ESTABLISHMENT 1995 21 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $475,000 1995 22 BONDS – SEWERAGE SYSTEM - $1,374,000 1995 34 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT 1995 242 DOG LICENSES 1995 243 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – ELIGIBLE VOTERS 1994 9 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $19,000,000 1994 29 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $19,000,000 1994 56 ELDERLY / DISABLED PERSONS TAX EXEMPTIONS – INCOME LIMITS 1994 99 ELECTION OFFICIALS – REMOVAL OF EXEMPTIONS 1994 169 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – ESTABLISHMENT 1994 264 ELECTION OFFICIALS – REMOVAL OF EXEMPTIONS 1993 18 SUNDAY BUSINESS HOURS 1993 22 BONDS – SCHOOLS - $37,666,250 1993 LA11 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 LA19 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 LA20 MISQUAMICUT FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1993 LA21 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1992 70 DOG LICENSE FEES 1991 5 BONDS – PROPERTY ACQUISITION - $625,000 1991 45 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – INCOME LIMITS 1991 412 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION 1991 415 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – INCOME LIMITS 1991 LA20 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1991 LA36 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1991 LA37 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT

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1990 26 ZONING ORDINANCES 1990 31 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1990 57 BONDS – POND VIEW COUNTRY CLUB - $2,200,000 1990 58 BONDS – PROPERTY ACQUISITION - $250,000 1990 59 BONDS – LANDFILL CLOSURE - $600,000 1990 60 BONDS – SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING - $650,000 1990 61 BONDS – SOCCER FIELD - $250,000 1989 2 FAMILY COURTHOUSE CONVEYED TO TOWN 1989 68 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1989 167 ZONING ORDINANCES – AMENDMENT 1989 169 BONDS – SEWERS/SEWERAGE - $550,000 1989 230 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 335 ZONING ORDINANCES – AMENDMENT 1989 532 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1989 LA16 DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – BONDS/FIRE STATION/$700,000 1988 2 BONDS – POLICE STATION – $775,000 1988 3 BONDS – SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS - $1,550,000 1988 4 BONDS – TOWN HALL REPAIRS - $775,000 1988 5 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $1,450,000 1988 6 BONDS – SIDEWALKS - $400,000 1988 7 BONDS – BRADFORD SCHOOL - $1,180,000 1988 13 BONDS – TRANSFER STATION - $875,000 1988 14 BONDS – SEWERS - $943,000 1988 25 BONDS – SIDEWALKS - $400,000 1988 26 BONDS – BRADFORD SCHOOL - $1,180,000 1988 27 BONDS – POLICE STATION - $775,000 1988 28 BONDS – SENIOR CENTER - $1,450,000 1988 29 BONDS – SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS - $1,550,000 1988 30 BONDS – TOWN HALL REPAIRS - $775,000 1988 73 REPEAL OF CERTAIN BOND ISSUES 1988 75 POLICE – SEARCH WARRANTS 1988 460 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1987 301 HARBOR VIOLATIONS 1986 14 BONDS – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL/LAND ACQUISITION - $650,000 1986 15 BONDS – RENOVATION OF BRADFORD SCHOOL - $325,000 1986 16 BONDS – SCHOOL/MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - $1,200,000 1986 67 BONDS – SIDEWALKS - $200,000 1986 134 ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTIONS 1985 237 BONDS – SEWERS - $3,000,000 1985 311 SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS 1985 LA17 WATCH HILL FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1985 LA47 SHELTER HARBOR FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1984 322 BONDS – SEWER SYSTEM - $3,000,000

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1983 LA (pg. 94) DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER ADOPTION 1982 8 PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES – REFERENDUM 1982 47 VETERANS’ / GOLD STAR PARENTS’ EXEMPTIONS – ADOPTION 1982 184 RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES 1982 216 ELECTIONS – OPENING OF POLLS 1982 LA (pg. 140) DUNN’S CORNERS FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 LA (pg. 146) BRADFORD FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1981 66 TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED 1981 70 VETERANS’ TAX EXEMPTION 1981 114 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - $5,000,000 1981 115 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENTS 1981 LA (pg. 54) ATLANTIC AVENUE – ADDED TO STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM 1981 LA (pg. 59) BRADFORD FIRE DISTRICT – CHARTER AMENDMENT 1980 20 ELDERLY / DISABLED TAX EXEMPTION – ADOPTION 1980 52 WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT – ADOPTION OF NEW CHARTER 1980 LA (pg. 57) BOUNDARIES–WESTERLY FD; BRADFORD FD; DUNN’S CORNERS FD

WOONSOCKET

2013 6 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 7 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 9 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 2013 140 BONDS – UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY - $90,000 2013 159 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – STADIUM THEATRE 2013 205 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY – STADIUM THEATRE 2013 206 AUTHORIZATION TO IMPOSE A SUPPLEMENTAL TAX 2013 210 BONDS – UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY – AMENDED 2013 257 REPEAL OF SPECIAL RULES REGARDING TEACHERS 2013 364 REPEAL OF SPECIAL RULES REGARDING TEACHERS 2013 440 SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE – HIGH SCHOOL ARTS 2013 471 SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE – HIGH SCHOOL ARTS 2013 498 TAX CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM – AMENDMENTS 2013 LA47 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION

2010 40 BONDS – GENERAL FUND DEFICIT - $12,000,000 2010 41 BONDS – GENERAL FUND DEFICIT - $12,000,000 2010 154 DISTRESSED ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITALS 2010 155 DISTRESSED ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

2009 179 ADOPTION OF DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS 2009 316 SPECIAL RULES FOR DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS 2009 317 SPECIAL RULES FOR DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS 2009 R288 CHANGE OF FISCAL YEAR – OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

2008 2 CHANGE OF PARTY DESIGNATION – SENATE DISTRICT 20 2008 5 COMBINATION OF VOTING DISTRICTS – SENATE DISTRICT 20 2008 343 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 2008 440 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS BY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

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2007 148 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $74,000,000 2007 254 BONDS – SCHOOLS/SCHOOL FACILITIES - $74,000,000 2004 20 BONDS – LANDFILL/RECREATION - $5,000,000 2003 31 CLASS 3 TAX RATE / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2003 48 CLASS 3 TAX RATE / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2003 226 INCOME TAX EXEMPTION – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE 2003 312 INCOME TAX EXEMPTION – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE 2003 331 SALES TAX EXEMPTION – ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT 2003 372 SALES TAX EXEMPTION – ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT 2003 LA78 WOONSOCKET Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2003 LA95 WOONSOCKET Y.M.C.A. – TAX EXEMPTION 2002 10 BONDS – UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY - $90,000,000 2002 23 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2002 24 PRIORITY OF SEWAGE LIENS 2002 72 DOG ORDINANCES 2002 94 PRIORITY OF SEWAGE LIENS 2002 99 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP 2002 372 DOG ORDINANCES 2000 30 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2000 39 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION / HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION 2000 417 REAL ESTATE NONUTILIZATION TAX 1999 121 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT ELIMINATED 1999 265 BONDS – HARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY - $3,000,000 1999 269 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $14,940,000 1999 322 BONDS – HARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY - $3,000,000 1999 323 BONDS – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - $14,940,000 1999 394 CITY COUNCIL – SALARIES OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1999 503 CITY COUNCIL – SALARIES OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1998 16 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/99 1998 157 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - $2,000,000 1998 158 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $10,000,000 1998 205 PAYMENT TO TEMPORARY POLICE CHIEF 1998 208 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/99 1998 250 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION / RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1998 467 BONDS – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - $10,000,000 1998 468 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - $2,000,000 1997 256 OPTIONAL RETIREMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT 1997 368 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 1996 49 REHABILITATION EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 1996 67 REHABILITATION EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 1996 412 MUNICIPAL COURT – SALE OF TOBACCO TO MINORS 1996 419 ENTERPRISE ZONE – CENSUS TRACT 180

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1995 279 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 1995 286 ASSESSMENT OF RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1995 346 JUVENILE HEARING BOARD – CREATION 1994 146 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES – RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 1994 241 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION / RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1994 319 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION / RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1994 414 TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE – FROM $6 TO $12 1993 50 BONDS – HIGH SCHOOL - $2,000,000 1993 112 CONNECTION TO REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLANT 1993 137 CONNECTION TO REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLANT 1993 236 CONNECTION TO REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLANT 1992 480 WATER SUPPLY SHUTOFFS FOR NONPAYMENT OF SEWER FEES 1991 109 STABILIZATION OF TAX ON QUALIFIED PROPERTY 1991 375 FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1990 48 ASSESSMENT OF RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1990 108 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION –ADOPTION 1990 144 IMPLEMENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE PRETREATMENT 1989 30 BONDS – SCHOOL PROJECTS - $31,030,000 1989 266 FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT PLAN 1989 355 SEWER CHARGES - LIENS 1988 22 CHARTER AMENDMENTS – VALIDATION / RATIFICATION 1988 23 ACQUISITION OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN 1988 43 TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY – REFERENDUM 1988 272 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – NOTICE PROVISION 1988 320 BONDS – WATER SYSTEM - $6,400,000 1988 482 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION / RATABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY 1988 483 FIRE DEPARTMENT – PENSION FUNDS 1987 7 EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF WHOLESALER’S INVENTORY 1987 145 EDUCATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS 1986 29 MUNICIPAL COURT – ESTABLISHMENT 1986 40 FIRE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1986 51 EXEMPTION OF WHOLESALER’S INVENTORY – ADOPTION 1986 314 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/87 1986 520 MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS 1985 27 ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW 1985 224 EXCISE TAX LEVY 1985 409 FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION FUND (REFERENDUM) 1985 530 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION

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1984 275 BONDS – ROADS/UTILITIES - $ 2,500,000 1984 324 BONDS – BUDGET AND TAX YEAR SYNCHRONIZATION - $15,000,000 1984 379 INDUSTRIAL WASTE PRETREATMENT PROGRAM – ADOPTION 1983 152 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 1983 242 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR ELDERLY HOUSING 1983 LA (pg. 83) FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION –CHARTER AMENDMENT 1982 143 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT PAYMENTS – WATER CHARGES/TAXES 1982 157 DOG LICENSE FEES 1982 161 NAMING OF WOONSOCKET ROTARY CLUB BANDSTAND 1982 207 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 247 BONDS – WATER TREATMENT PLANT - $2,700,000 1982 248 BONDS – FIRE STATION/SCHOOL BUILDING - $$650,000 1982 313 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS, JUKE BOXES, ETC. 1982 343 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT PAYMENTS – SEWER CHARGES 1982 355 PROPERTY REVALUATION EXTENSION TO 12/31/84 1982 430 POLICE DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT 1981 3 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – ESTABLISHED 1981 34 COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES – REPORTING DATE 1981 94 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $1,000,000 1981 116 BONDS – PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - $1,000,000 1981 425 MAIN STREET BYPASS NAMED TRUMAN DRIVE 1980 33 ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION – INCOME LIMITS / AMOUNT INCREASED 1980 241 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION TO DETERMINE BOUNDARY LINES 1980 261 BONDS – SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - $600,000 Website: October 2, 2013