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Connecticut Eviction Process: The 9-Day Grace Period, the Notice to Quit and Summary Process
How an eviction works in Connecticut: the 9-day grace period for rent, the 3-day notice to quit with the right-to-counsel notice attached, the summary process complaint in Superior Court, the 2-day appearance deadline, housing mediators, the 5-day stay, stays of up to 6 months, and the state marshal's role.
FitnessFree Ways to Work Out in Connecticut: State Parks With CT Plates, the Farmington Canal Trail and Hartford's Free Rec Membership
Cars with Connecticut plates park free at every state park and forest, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs about 54 miles from New Haven to the Massachusetts line, and Hartford's recreation centers offer a free annual membership with yoga and Zumba classes. How to use them, and how much activity to aim for.
MoneyConnecticut Minimum Wage 2026: $16.94 an Hour, Rising to $17.48 on January 1, 2027
Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour in 2026 and goes to $17.48 on January 1, 2027, under the state's automatic yearly increase. The $6.38 and $8.23 tipped cash wages, the rate for workers under 18, and how to file a wage complaint with the Department of Labor.
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