The Italian flag-colored traffic stripes on Adams Street in Newton were replaced with standard double yellow lines, causing outrage among community members. The tricolor line represented Italian-American pride and tradition since 1935. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller justified the repainting by citing safety concerns due to heavy traffic and a high crash rate, which is more than twice the average for similar roads. She stated the decision was not made lightly, as safety on Adams Street is a top priority and follows federal standards for traffic management.
Many Newton community members expressed outrage after the Italian flag-colored traffic stripes on Adams Street were replaced overnight with standard double yellow lines, affecting a local symbol of pride.
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller emphasized that the repainting decision was based on safety concerns due to heavy traffic and a higher than average crash rate on Adams Street.
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