Time to Remove the Parking Meters

I parked on Main Street today,  climbed over a snowbank and was confronted yet again by a parking meter that belongs in a recycling bin.

Here's what I think:  1. It is utterly irresponsible for anyone in town government to call this a "parking meter." 2. We should get rid of all meters in town and instead allow residents to park for 1 or 2 hours at no charge; 3. if we are determined to collect parking fees, introduce a kiosk system everywhere. 4. Immediately remove all meters that are foggy or otherwise disgusting and/or are not accompanied by signs clearly stating required payments and operating hours; 5. sharply reduce the fines for meter overtime as $25 is regressive, representing more than three hours' labor for the many minimum wage earners who call Waltham home.