Washington Trust Opens 18th Branch Office
Bank's Second Warwick Office Blends State-of-the Art Technology 
with Warm Local Decor

Washington Trust recently celebrated the opening of its 18th branch office, located at 1473 Warwick Avenue in Warwick, with a ceremony for local officials, businesses, customers, and neighbors. Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John C. Warren, and Bank President and Chief Operating Officer, Joseph J. MarcAurele greeted guests to the facility that, in addition to offering state-of-the-art technology, security, and customer conveniences, features an interior décor that reflects the local community. Adorning the entrance to the branch is a mural of “Pawtuxet Cove” by famed Rhode Island artist Maxwell Mays. Other local scenes are depicted in Mays artwork and custom photography throughout the branch.

“We’ve had tremendous success at our Centreville Road branch in Warwick, so we’re thrilled to open our second branch in the City here in the Governor Francis section,” said John C. Warren, chairman and CEO of Washington Trust. “As Rhode Island’s largest independent bank, we are dedicated to the people, businesses, and places that make our community special. This branch represents our commitment to serving the needs of the Warwick area.”

“It is a pleasure to welcome Washington Trust’s second branch to our City,” said Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. “Just as Washington Trust is known for its stellar customer service, it is also known for its deep involvement in Rhode Island. Washington Trust’s support of local organizations is a testament to their investment in our communities.”

Washington Trust President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph J. MarcAurele presented a check for $1,000 to Eileen Barber, Executive Director of the Kent County YMCA.

The 4,270 square-foot branches includes five teller stations, including one with ADA accessibility; three drive-up banking lanes, a drive-up ATM, a night depository, safe deposit boxes and a walk-up ATM located in the entrance vestibule.

Washington Trust has scheduled a “Fall Festival” celebration for the community on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Governor Francis branch. The celebration is free of charge and open to the public and will include: pony rides, pumpkin painting, face painting for children; pumpkin treats and cider from Gregg’s Restaurants, hot dogs, popcorn, a visit from mascots “Paws” (PawSox) and “Samboni” (PBruins), a Warwick Fire Department fire truck, and line dancing demonstrations. The community is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the West Bay Community Action Center of Warwick.

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.8 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Select® Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.