Firefighters were called 741 Main street at about 8:45 p.m. and the family that was inside the home was out safe by the time the police department responded.

Last Monday, the changing of the months occurred. Along with the month’s changing name, the Chop’s people changed names also. The Herdeg family house on Bug Hill, for instance, changed names with the Sam Bodman family from Wellesley.

There were quite a few other changes. Mr. and Mrs. P. McEvoy Cromwell from Ruxton, Md., are staying in the Jackson house. Also from Ruxton and staying in the Froelicher house are Mr. and Mrs. Cub Harvey,

Staying in the Busselle house, from Perrysburg, Ohio, are Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Coy.

Dr. and Mrs. John O’Connor are newcomers at the inn this week. Also staying at the inn are Mr. and Mrs. Cole Blasier, Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, Mrs. Benjamin, and Mrs. Francis Dewitt Pratt and her family. The Cedars also welcomes Mrs. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montaque and their family, Mrs. Eugene Carusi, and Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.

Staying with the Conways are Mr. and Mrs. John Estes and their four children. Staying with the Chiltons is Barbara Merlin from Lake Forest, Ill. She works for Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stinson, taking care of their two children.

With the repairs on the Cedars nearing completion, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rank have arrived at the Inn and will be staying until July 31.

Growing up in Vineyard Haven Ron Borges experienced something many year-round Islanders know all too well: he needed something to do in the winter.

Just once in a blue moon, a property of this character, charm and quality becomes available on the island.

Rare opportunity to purchase a waterfront property in the heart of West Chop. The views are immediate and spectacular from this large parcel. Think Summer of '42 and you'll have the vintage feel of the house. Rambling, charming, and fun to live in while you imagine your own home on a site that is West Chop's heaven on earth. This lot is over 50,000 sf in R25 zone, a "double" waterfront lot in terms of size but cannot be subdivided. There is a permit for building beach stairs. The building envelope is large enough to accommodate your dreams.

Located on a quiet dead-end street and just a stroll to downtown Vineyard Haven, this charming cape-style home has everything you need. Built in 2000, the structure is solid with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Sweeping views of the Vineyard Sound and Vineyard Haven harbor give this West Chop home its $9.3 million dollar listing price. Built in 2002 to replicate the original 1905 structure on the property, the home mixes modern and classic elements on three floors of living space. Ten-foot ceilings, oak floors, custom windows and fir doors with original glass knobs are found throughout the house. A two-story foyer with rounded walls and spiral staircase is intended to replicate the interior of a lighthouse.