Newton to again remove Italian flag lines on Adams Street

The City of Newton will once again be removing green white and red center lines on Adams Street renewing the upset feelings of certain people in the primarily Italian neighborhood In a message to News the city s mayor announced the removal is being done for masses safety because the painted colors of the Italian flag cover the double yellow lines This will be the second time this summer Newton has removed the paint Back in June the city removed the colors but they were repainted by people in the neighborhood ahead of annual Italian heritage festival that took place in July The mayor also mentioned that the city would be open to placing green white and red lines next to the double yellow center lines on one side as long as it s approved by the federal ruling body Residents of the neighborhood are expected to protest Wednesday morning