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Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States located less than 20 miles (32 km) from Midtown Manhattan, and is home to William Paterson University. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 54,717, reflecting an increase of 648 (+1.2%) from the 54,069 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 7,044 (+15.0%) from the 47,025 counted in the 1990 Census.Wayne was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 12, 1847, from portions of Manchester Township. Totowa was formed from portions of Wayne and Manchester Township on March 15, 1898.Points of interest include Willowbrook Mall, Wayne Towne Center, High Mountain Park Preserve, and Dey Mansion.

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Wayne offers a broad range of activities and events for young families through events for a senior population.

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Good cross section of a sample population.

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The town of Paterson is separated into wards. Two wards are very age friendly, while 2 of the wards are very noisy, crime ridden, and least likely to live in comfortably.

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Very good school system, there are senior services very good library, and Senior transport services.

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Transportation & some community engagement

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