"I'm excited to announce that in recognition of a nearly century-old Newton tradition, as soon as weather permits, we will repaint red and green stripes on either side of a white reflective stripe to symbolize the Italian flag. The colored road markings on Adams Street run through Nonantum, a neighborhood long known for its strong Italian heritage."
"While a double yellow center line will not prevent all such crashes in the future, the double yellow center line is a federally required measure that is designed to address these conflicts. Fuller said the change to double yellow center lines was required under standards from the Federal Highway Administration."
"The lines were painted over last summer ahead of the 90th Annual Italian-American Festival, sparking frustration among some residents. Newton's mayor at the time, Ruthanne Fuller, said the decision was made to improve public safety on the busy road and to comply with federal roadway requirements."
Newton's iconic Italian heritage road markings on Adams Street in Nonantum will be restored after nearly a century of tradition. The tricolor stripes were removed last summer by former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller due to traffic safety concerns and federal roadway compliance requirements, citing crash data showing Adams Street's rate was twice as high as similar roads. The removal sparked significant community controversy. New Mayor Marc Laredo prioritized reversing the decision and announced plans to repaint the red, white, and green stripes alongside a white reflective center line, combining heritage preservation with federal safety standards.
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