RE: “Brattleboro needs to better explain parking rules, fees, procedures to visitors” [Letters, March 6]:
I have never, ever had an issue with parking in Brattleboro. I have never had an issue finding parking spaces, paid or otherwise.
You need change - that's the only rub.
Most of the disgust comes from locals who seem to hate their parking lots and in particular, paying for parking.
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