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Westchester Modular Homes Wins Prestigious Better American Living Award

Wingdale, NY – March 28, 2025 – Westchester Modular Homes (WMH), a leader in custom-built modular housing, has been honored with a Better American Living Award (BALA), for the off-site construction category, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the homebuilding industry. This award highlights WMH’s commitment to cutting-edge design, sustainable building practices, and high-quality craftsmanship in modular construction. WMH received the prestigious award at the BALA Awards ceremony which took place on Wednesday, Feb. 26, during the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

The Better American Living Awards (BALA), presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recognize outstanding achievements in residential design and construction, celebrating companies that set new standards for innovation and excellence. Westchester Modular Homes earned this distinction with a home located in Edgartown, MA (Martha’s Vineyard) built by Squash Meadow Construction.

 

“We are truly honored to receive the Better American Living Award with builder, Squash Meadow Construction,” said Gerry Hatcher, President of Westchester Modular Homes. “This award is a testament to the hard work of our entire team and our valued partnership with the Squash Meadow team. At Westchester Modular Homes, we take great pride in delivering high-quality homes that not only offer exceptional design and comfort but also reflect our commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. We are grateful to the NAHB for this recognition and look forward to continuing to innovate in the modular home industry.”

For nearly four decades, Westchester Modular Homes has been at the forefront of modular home construction, offering customizable, high-performance homes built with efficiency and precision. The company’s factory-built process significantly reduces material waste and ensures faster construction timelines without sacrificing quality.

Prospective homebuyers interested in learning more about Westchester Modular Homes’ award-winning designs and innovative construction methods can join a virtual or in-person factory tour at www.westchestermodular.com.

About Westchester Modular Homes

Westchester Modular Homes (WMH) is a leading manufacturer of custom-built, energy-efficient modular homes. Headquartered in Wingdale, New York, the company was established over 85 years ago in 1986 and became an Employee-Owned Company in January 2000.

WMH has built over 8,300 homes. A pioneer in modular housing, WMH evolved into an award-winning industry leader through innovation in design, customization, superior craftsmanship, and sustainable building practices. It offers over 60 home designs, all of which can be customized to fit client needs.

The company markets homes through a network of independent builders in a nine-state area, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Learn more by joining one of our convenient virtual or in-person tours of our factory. You can sign up at www.westchestermodular.com.

You’ll learn first-hand about our quality, service, innovation, and agile speed and have a chance to ask your questions.

Or call us at (800) 832-3888—we’d welcome the chance to help you start planning your dream home.

About Squash Meadow Construction

Squash Meadow Construction (SMC) is a small business with great big ideas. In operation since 2001 and in development years prior, Squash Meadow has become Martha Vineyard’s premier builder of custom designed, high performance modular homes and has been featured in such national publications as Professional Builder Magazine as well as numerous articles in local publications.

Squash Meadow continues to operate in pretty much the same way as at our conception. SMC is hands on, with service and quality first. A team of craftsmen and professionals all working together, using an integrated team approach, to create high quality custom homes for their clients that represent the style of Martha’s Vineyard.

Interested in learning more?  Please visit www.squashmeadow.com.

To see all the photos of the home that won visit https://squashmeadow.com/holly-bear-lane-edgartown/

 

The temperature on the island has dropped and its chilly, next week we are looking at negative temps with the wind chill.  Our crews are trying to get all the exterior work completed to move everyone inside!

In Vineyard Haven we have two modular homes in progress. One on Lagoon Pond Road and one on Mink Meadows Road.  Here is an update on those jobs:

Lagoon Pond: framing inspection done. Insulation will start next week.  Exterior decking in progress.

 

Mink Meadows: waiting on framing inspection due next week.  Siding and front porch being completed.  Rough electric and rough plumbing in place.

 

 

Meshacket Wood, Edgartown the grading has been completed.  Excavation being completed. The engineer will be staking the hole next week.  Then the footings will be put in place.

Curtis Lane, Edgartown: the crew is preparing to lay the hardwood floor next week. The exterior siding has been completed and the decking is nearing completion.  The painters have begun.  Tile work nearing completion. The  counter tops have been installed by Skyline Marble and Granite.  The custom built in cabinets in progress.

 

In Vineyard Haven West Chop we recently finished installing new sliding doors and other exterior doors to the home!

In East Chop, Oak Bluffs we have a restoration project we are currently planning with new roof, porch, structural work for underneath the home. Re-designing some of the interior.

We have recently had meetings with the next three clients.    Soon we will start working on designing their new property and permitting.

Staying busy and trying to stay warm is our focus for January this year!!

 

 

Hard to believe the holiday’s are just around the corner especially when it is 70 degrees in November.    Squash Meadow has had a busy fall with two more modular sets this month!

Last week we had the modular boxes delivered to the island via barge and trucked up to the site on Curtis Lane in Edgartown.

This week on Curtis Lane the crews work on the exterior trim and the subcontractors have started their jobs installing HVAC and plumbing etc.

 

Later this week we have another modular coming to Lagoon Pond in Vineyard Haven.  Three bedroom, 1, 686 square foot home with two car garage below.  Be on the lookout for photos of the set!

 

At the end of the month we have another modular home coming to Vineyard Haven on Golf Club Road.  The three bedroom, two and half bath home is roughly 1600 square feet. The first floor consists of an open kitchen and dining area with study and half bath.  The second floor has a master bedroom and bath and two additional bedrooms and shared bath. Set day photos will be posted.

 

 

Stay tuned for the next two sets!

Summer is in full swing on the island.  The island is bustling with visitors.  Construction continues to be very busy on the island.  We recently completed three homes around the island and have another project nearing the end.  We set a new home in Vineyard Haven in June. The next wave of modular sets is coming this fall. Site work has begun for the next four homes.

Here is what we have been up to lately!

Edgartown, Farmers’ Road modular: Completed last week the owners moved in and are busy decorating.  This 3,900 square feet home consists of 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 full baths, one half bath. The home has an open living room, dining room and great room area that looks out over the rear deck.  The first floor has 4 bedrooms and office and a bonus room.  The home has been furnished and decorated by Vineyard Decorators. Check out a few photos.  Full home photos will be added to the website soon.

 

 

In West Tisbury on Vineyard Meadow Farms Road the owners now have moved in and are enjoying their Vineyard Summer.  The home is 3,200 square feet. There are 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a detached garage. This home was furnished and decorated by Vineyard Decorators.  The rear of the home has an expansive deck and patio perfect for entertaining.  Custom cabinetry in the mudroom, two fireplaces, open concept kitchen, dining and living room.

 

In Edgartown we finished up with the Major’s Cove home.  This 3,300 square foot property is 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, attached two car garage. and outside shower. The home is currently rented till October. Interior photos will come in the fall.

 

Down the road we are nearing completion of the Haystack Lane modular.  The home is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. The painters are in progress. The tile work is complete. Once the painters are complete the finish carpenters will come back to tie up loose ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer!                                     

 

Spring has arrived its 50 degrees and partly cloudy today.  Not bad weather to have for a set day!  Today we set a 2,023 square foot custom designed modular Colonial home in Oak Bluffs.  The property is located on Richmond Avenue.  The owners were able to be on site to watch the set happen in action from unloading the trailers to watching the cranes hoist the boxes on to the foundation.  The set crew is working on buttoning up the property after all four boxes were set.

   

The home was designed as a three bedroom, three full bath and two half bath home.  The first floor  is an open kitchen, dining and living area along with a first floor master suite.  The second floor contains two additional bedroom suites.  There is an open loft area that looks down to the living area.  On site the carpenters will build a sunroom on the back of the home. The contractors will also site build the front porch and back deck.  The basement will be partially finished with a family room and half bath.

 

We cannot wait to see the progress over the next few months and see what finishes the owner has picked out.  Target finish date is around July.

 

Hard to believe its the middle of January. Time has flown by and we continue to be busy here at Squash Meadow.

Our 100th home that we set in June has been completed and the owners are in the process of furnishing the home. Here are a few sneak peak photos…more to come in the next few weeks.

 

 

 

The job set at the end of the summer on Vineyard Meadow Farms Road the garage has been stick built. The drywall is complete, the wood ceiling in the great room is going in.  The flooring was delivered yesterday and now starting to acclimate before being installed.

 

 

We set a new home in November in Major’s Cove, Edgartown.  Crews are starting the siding and rear deck boards.   Once the left gable is completed we can set the compressors and get heat on in the house to start tile work. Tile delivery expected today.

 

In December we set another home in Katama on Farmer’s Road. .  The carpenters are pushing ahead on the exterior facia and trim.

 

Coming up in February we have a home being set in Edgartown on Haystack Lane. The foundation is complete and inspection called in.

Site work continues in Oak Bluffs on Richmond Avenue for the modular set coming at the end of March.

Lots of projects happening all at once but its great to be busy!

Fall on MV came up quick!  The island has emptied out a bit but still bustling with the fishing derby. 

Our very own Bill Potter has landed himself an impressive false albacore weighing in at a whopping 19.21 lbs. This is the second largest false albacore in derby history. Congrats to Bill!

The Edgartown modular we set on Holly Bear Lane is complete and the owners are working on furnishing the property and landscaping.  We hope the owners enjoy their new island home! 

 

Our next modular set is coming up at the beginning of November. Site work is in progress.

We will keep you posted on the Derby results!

 

How is it August? Some how the summer is flying by!  We have been very busy per usual.

Our #100th home that we set in June is coming along great! the Exterior siding is in progress, decking in progress.  The custom wood flooring has been ordered and should be delivered to the island in a few weeks.  The plumbing, electrical and HVAC are all in progress.

 

The Charles Neck Way hybrid modular garage is complete! Two new outside showers to enjoy after the beach!

 

The Christiantown Road in West Tisbury modular is also complete!  The owners are in for the summer and decorating their home!

 

On Holly Bear the sub contractors are finishing up and calling in their final inspections.  The counter tops have been installed, the painters are finishing up on the first floor.  The landscaping is in progress.  Nearing the final stages of the project!

 

The next set is coming up at the end of the month August 30th. The foundation is in progress! We will continue to update you on our projects!

Looking forward to the August festivities on the island!

 

Memorial Day weekend is about a away! Hard to believe the busy summer season on Martha’s Vineyard is already here.  We are in the process of trying to complete projects for owners to use their homes this summer!

On East Chop the renovation project the landscaping is in progress as well as the fencing. Electrician and plumber will be submitting their final inspections. The smoke inspection has been scheduled.

 

On Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs the flooring has been installed on the second floor.  The contractor is working on the first floor today.  The tile contractor is working in the bathroom on the shower walls.

 

We have a new job in West Tisbury coming to Vineyard Meadow Farm Road at the end of the summer.  The permitting process has started and the clearing of the lot will begin soon.

The hybrid modular garage in West Tisbury on Charles Neck Way is in the finish carpentry stage.  They are installing interior trim on interior windows and doors. The shiplap has been installed in the breeze way. The interior stairs to the bedrooms are in progress.  Tile work has been completed in the bathroom and the breeze way.

 

 

Also, in West Tisbury on Christiantown Road the landscapers are installing walk ways and steps. The painters are making headway. The home energy rating system has been completed and came back with an excellent rating.

 

In Edgartown on Holly Bear the insulation and exterior siding being completed.  Electrician working on exterior fixtures for decks and porch.  HVAC ductwork also being finished up.  The flooring is in the house being acclimated. Drywall and tile work starting in the near future.

 

In Katama we have another site that been cleared, the property is currently being staked. House set date is to be determined this fall.

On Division Road in Edgartown is the site for Squash Meadow’s #100th modular home set which is coming in two weeks!!  The foundation is complete, the trench for the electrical has been dug and just waiting on Eversource to install power.  The home is on the line at the factory where the owners are visiting to see their house in production!

 

We hope everyone has a fun, safe Memorial Day weekend!  We will be posting photos and videos of the set coming up on June 7-9th week, stay tuned!

Happy April!  Hoping for warmer weather and sunshine this month! Here is a quick update on our current projects.

The Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs home insulation is complete, drywall has started. Exterior corner boards that were special ordered have arrived on site.

The Oak Bluffs East Chop renovation has had the counter tops in the kitchen installed this week. The interior painting is 90% complete. The kemper on part of the roofs is in progress.

Up in West Tisbury at the garage addition the insulation is complete and the contractors are working on the entrances to the breezeway and side of the garage. Counter top in the bathroom was installed by Skyline Marble and Granite. Drywall to start next week.

Also, in West Tisbury the modular on Christiantown Road is having the counter tops templated next week.  The cable rail on the decking has been completed. The outside shower is done. Inside contractors are hanging doors and trim.  Painters will be starting soon.

At the last West Tisbury property on Kaitlyn Farm Way the property is tying up loose ends to call in for final inspection and get the certificate of occupancy!

Moving on to Edgartown we have the property we set a few weeks ago now has electric to the site. The exterior trim and soffits are going up. The garage floor concrete has been poured and the rough plumbing has been completed and called in for inspection.

Last but not least our 100th home being set in Edgartown on Division Road has been cleared, site has been staked by the engineers and the excavation has begun. The engineers will come stake the hole next week and the foundation will start towards the end of next week.

That’s all for now! I hope you have a great week!