Mayor: 'We're Doing All We Can'

Parsippany's chief executive is tired. Driving around the township all day to monitor the progress of road crews after Saturday's surprise snowstorm, Mayor James Barberio says he is both inspired and concerned.

"The trees that fell—it's unbelievable how much damage has been done," he said. "At the same time our crews have been working hard and, as always, the people of Parsippany have come together to help each other."

The mayor says he understands people's frustrations with the loss of heat and power.

"We lost power and heat at my home too. It's difficult," he said. "There is a lot of work to be done before things get back to normal. We're doing all we can."

Barberio said he will continue to monitor the situation hour by hour, checking in with Parsippany Police and the township's parks and roads departments.

The mayor said his primary concern is residents' safety.

"We now have a  [at the Community Center on Knoll Road], and I'm very pleased to hear that schools will be closed tomorrow," said Barberio. "We don't know what the situation for trees and power will be in the morning, so this way we know our children are safe."

While things are difficult for many in Parsippany right now, the mayor says things will get better within a few days.

"Parsippnay's strength is that we, as a community, pull together," he said. "We will get through this."