The Nonantum community in Newton, Massachusetts is seeing red because for 90 years, the red, white, and green lines painted on Adams Street have been a symbol of Italian heritage.
But now they say the City of Newton crossed the line, painting over the Italian lines without warning.
Neighbors surprised, upset
“Everybody is pissed off, it’s terrible,” said Jim Donovan, owner of Pressed Café Newton. “People have kind of been up in arms here today; there’s been a lot of people on the street being very vocal.”
“It’s upsetting,” said Adams Street resident Paul Lupo.
“What’s going on?” asked neighbor Margie Magraw…