R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-56-1: Purpose of Westerly downtown center special services district.

The town of Westerly may establish by ordinance of its legislative body as provided in this chapter, within its confines, a downtown center special services district to promote the economic and general welfare of its citizens and property owners through the preservation, enhancement, protection and development of the economic health of the municipality. The term “municipality” as used in this chapter means only the town of Westerly.