I have been trying to secure a hotel for the last few weeks in CT and it has been difficult. Everything was booked. So to help any of you who might be in the same predicament, I wanted to share that as of this morning, I received notice of availability at Francamaria rooms: www.francamaria.com. They have good prices and what appear to be nice rooms (photos are on the website). I recall hearing good things from other travelers about them.
Good luck!
p.s., last minute means rooms for the 2nd week of september...