Historic New England Supports Rhode Island Ballot Questions 2, 3, and 6

Entrance to Historic New England's Clemence-Irons House, Johnston, R.I.

Historic New England encourages support of three bond authorizations included on the ballot for the March 2 special election in Rhode Island. Conservation, recreation, affordable housing, cultural arts, and historic preservation are interconnected, and the funding measures proposed could have widespread, positive impacts on the preservation of historic places across the state.

Question 2

A YES vote authorizes a $74 million bond investment in state beaches, parks, campgrounds, recreation facilities, working forests and farmland preservation, clean water, flooding resiliency structures, and watershed maintenance. 

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Question 3

A YES vote authorizes a $65 million housing and community opportunity bond that would support community revitalization through smart investment in construction and rehab of affordable housing.    

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Question 6

A YES vote authorizes a $7 million culture and arts bond, including $1 million specifically for the state preservation grants program. 

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Pictured: Historic New England's Clemence-Irons House in Johnston received two State Preservation Grants in 2017 and 2019 that supported roof replacement and other necessary repairs. 

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