R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-2-2: Notice of intent to declare highway public.

Every town council, before they proceed to act under the provisions of § 24-2-1, shall give personal notice of their intention to all persons interested, or who may have any claim to the land over which a highway passes, as described in § 24-2-1, if known to reside in this state, and if not known, or if known to reside without the state, then in the manner prescribed by § 24-1-6.