CZM Approves Plans for Head Start on St. John

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CZM Approves Plans for Head Start on St. John

The St. John Committee of Coastal Zone Management approved plans on Thursday, Sept. 29 to rebuild the Head Start Center in Cruz Bay, paving the way for up to 20 St. John families to help their preschoolers get ready to attend kindergarten.

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