R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-32-11

Upon submission to the legislative body of a redevelopment plan, the legislative body or its committee to which the plan has been referred, shall set a time and fix a place for a public hearing on the adoption of the plan. The time of hearing shall not be more than sixty (60) days after receipt by the legislative body of the redevelopment plan from the agency. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication in a newspaper in the same manner and to the same extent as provided for publication of notice in § 45-32-4.