Humberto J. Rocha

London

Senior Reporter, European Carbon Market at Oil Price Information Service (OPIS)

Carbon & biodiversity markets @OPIS @DowJones & freelancer • [email protected]

Articles

Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter graduated Stamford High

1 month ago | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha |John Nickerson

STAMFORD — When former Stamford High School Principal Tony Pavia’s son texted him Wednesday morning to tell him that Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter — who died last Monday at the age of 78 — had graduated from that very same high school, Pavia was in shock. That’s because Pavia, an avid researcher behind the effort to create the Stamford High School Wall of Fame that was unveiled in 1998, never came across Robert C.
Former ‘Hole in the Ground’ now boasts luxury apartments

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha

STAMFORD — In a city that keeps growing and bringing in millennials, it’s obvious as to whom the new luxury apartments at 1 Greyrock Place are appealing. Environmentally-minded features — both in natural bamboo trees and trinkets like water fountains — are scattered throughout the Urby cafe and courtyard. Technology is king; heating, air conditioning and lighting in rooms are controlled via mobile apps.
Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s new director has 20+ years experience

2 months ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Humberto J. Rocha

Suzanne Adam previously served as the director of Domestic Abuse Services at the Greenwich YWCA. She has been named the executive director of Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Bob Luckey / Bob LuckeySuzanne Adam previously served as the director of Domestic Abuse Services at the Greenwich YWCA. She has been named the executive director of Domestic Violence Crisis Center.
Police identify two killed, four injured in Stamford car crash

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha |Sophie Vaughan

STAMFORD — Two teenagers are dead and four more are in the hospital with serious injuries after a speeding car crashed in Stamford’s South End early Monday, taking down two utility poles before coming to a stop under a pile of broken debris on the sidewalk, police said. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan Altima, was driven by 18-year-old Jerry Diaz, police said. Diaz and passenger Amaiya Callahan, 19, were taken to Stamford Hospital in critical condition, police said.
A deeper look at the modern, ‘fast-casual’ Wendy’s coming to Stamford

2 months ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Humberto J. Rocha

A rendering of the Wendy’s fast-food restaurant that would go on 1938 West Main St. in the West Side of Stamford. The proposal was recommended for approval by the Planning Board and will be reviewed by the Zoning Board at a later date. Contributed photo. A Wendy's fast food restaurant has been proposed just next to the CVS Pharmacy at 1938 West Main Street in Stamford, Connecticut, photograph on Feb. 4, 2020.
Stamford residents seek stricter protection for historic South End buildings

2 months ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Humberto J. Rocha

The 2018 South End Neighborhood Study conducted for the Land Use Bureau delineates areas of the South End that are meant for development, open space and, in blue, the historic district buildings. Land Use Bureau Chief Ralph Blessing said that the area in blue "is relatively safe" from new developments. Humberto J. Rocha / Hearst Connecticut MediaA current Zoning Map and Historic District Demolition Map from the 2018 South End Neighborhood Study commissioned by the Land Use Bureau.
Senior living apartments proposed for Long Ridge Road in Stamford

Mar 26, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha

STAMFORD — A developer is proposing a 200-apartment senior living facility at 210 Long Ridge Road on part of a 15-acre lot that has been vacant for two decades. TC NE Metro Development Inc., an entity related to Dallas-based developer Trammel Crow Company, is partnering with Allegro Senior Living to build what would be a three- and four-story joint building with up to 200 apartments fitted for assisted living and memory care.
Stamford zoning board OKs 36-unit apartment complex on Stillwater Avenue

Mar 19, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha

STAMFORD — Three dozen apartments will be coming to the city’s West Side following a conditional approval from the Zoning Board. Stillwater Avenue LLC, the property owner of 171 Stillwater Ave., previously proposed a four-story apartment building with a total of 36 units to be divided evenly across the top three floors. The ground floor is expected to become retail space for up to three establishments, according to the application.
Senior living facility, regulation changes on Stamford zoning meeting agenda

Feb 13, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha

STAMFORD — It’s a busy evening for the Planning and Zoning boards tonight. In a special meeting, the Zoning Board is scheduled to review two key items. First, a Building and Land Technology special exception application regarding a $7.5 million fee-in-lieu payment to affordable housing nonprofits in place of providing affordable units on two yet-to-be built apartment buildings in Harbor Point.
‘Morning Joe’s’ New Canaan house on the market

Feb 12, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Humberto J. Rocha

NEW CANAAN — “Morning Joe” Scarborough’s house in New Canaan is on the market but he has plans to remain in the area. “My daughter plans to go off to school next year and my son and I will be here so we are downsizing,” Scarborough said Wednesday. Article continues below this adThe asking price for the 7,826-square foot house on Wahackme Road is $3,690,000; the property has been on the market since Nov. 13. The price for the 15-room Colonial-style house was reduced $409,000 on Dec.