Jewish Federation, BNRC to Host Events Aug. 18 and 25

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will host two upcoming programs with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC): A presentation on Thursday, August 18 at 10:45 a.m., at Knesset Israel, Pittsfield and a nature walk at Parson's Marsh in Lenox on Thursday, August 25 at 10:45 a.m.

On Aug. 18, learn about the work of the BNRC, its mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Berkshires for public benefit. BNRC staff will highlight The High Road, which is a long-term initiative to make connections from towns to trails along with clusters of conservation land, allowing hikers to explore the scenic Berkshires. On Aug. 25, join BNRC staff for a nature walk at scenic Parson's Marsh, near Tanglewood (170 Under Mountain Road in Lenox).

The free program on Aug. 18 will be presented in person as part of the Federation’s Connecting with Community Series and will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for all others.

Reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day of the program. Knesset Israel is at 16 Colt Road in Pittsfield.

For more on this program and other Federation events, visit our calendar of events at jewishberkshires.org.

Car Crashes Into Main Street Home in Lenox

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:12PM / Friday, July 10, 2026

The Fire Department an ambulance responded to the incident but no one  was hurt; traffic was slowed but not detoured. 

LENOX, Mass. — A sport utility vehicle veered off Main Street, traveled through some greenery, and struck the front of a historical home on Friday afternoon, toppling its porch pillar.

No injuries were reported, and the cause is unknown and under investigation. The house at 73 Main St., will need repairs to its front step, and the vehicle, a Lexus crossover,  incurred serious damage to its front end. 

Around 12:30 p.m., the Police and Fire departments received a call for a car into a building, with the someone trapped in the vehicle. Upon arrival, they saw that the drive couldn't get out of the car because the driver's door was pressed against the house. 

"The driver was unhurt. He was actually able to crawl over the center console and sit in the passenger seat when we got here," Fire Chief Robert Casucci said a little after 1 p.m. 

"Unhurt, refused treatment or transport to the hospital. We're basically just standing by until the car is removed from the building." 

He reported that the Lexus did come into contact with another vehicle on the road, but there were no injuries from the incident.

Main Street remained open during the investigation and removal of the Lexus. Casucci said traffic slowed a little with congestion from first responder vehicles, but was moving again pretty quickly. 

"Just typical Friday afternoon traffic at Lenox," he said.