This cache is an imitation of Welcome to Madison (GC3PVZH) and Welcome to Branford (GC44KHQ). A tour of the center of Northford will let you gather the information you need to calculate the coordinates of the final, which is a camouflaged matchstick holder that is attached to a post and accessible from the street. The final is placed with the property owner's permission.
While touring the center of Northford, answer these questions:
What is Northford's ZIP code?
What town is Northford part of?
What is the street address of the Totoket Valley Elementary School?
What is the street address of the library?
What two routes meet in the center of Northford?
In what year was the historic church founded?
What is that church's number on the Historic Totoket Route?
Which Fire Department Company is in the center of Northford?
The North coordinate of the final is 41 24.ABC, where ABC is a three digit number that you must calculate.
The West coordinate of the final is 72 46.DEF, where DEF is a three digit number that you must calculate.
ABC is the sum of the route numbers + the street number of the library + the Historic Totoket Route number + the year the church was founded - 1086
DEF is the total number of letters in the town name + the street number of the Board of Education + the ZIP code + Fire Company Number - 7110
To check your work, the sum of the three digits A,B,C is 8 and the sum of D,E,F is 18
There are a set of photos attached, which will help you find some places you'll want to visit.