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TexasTowelie

(112,724 posts) Tue Nov 21, 2023, 07:07 PM Nov 2023

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New Hampshire man who did not own a TV or car leaves $3.8 million to small town - NBC News

Geoffrey Holt, an 82 year-old mobile park caretaker who did not own a TV or car, left $3.8 million to the town of Hinsdale, N.H., following his death. Holt’s friends say he lived a “frugal” life and invested his money that amassed the fortune.

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New Hampshire man who did not own a TV or car leaves $3.8 million to small town - NBC News (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2023 OP

This is so NH. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #1

Very cool. And just a pleasure to see Hinsdale mentioned in the news! 70sEraVet Nov 2023 #2

I see that I ran across someone's home town again--one of the quirks for posting in the state groups. TexasTowelie Nov 2023 #3

Joinfortmill

(14,525 posts)

1. This is so NH.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Nov 21, 2023, 07:38 PM

Nov 2023

70sEraVet

(3,553 posts)

2. Very cool. And just a pleasure to see Hinsdale mentioned in the news!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Nov 22, 2023, 02:19 AM

Nov 2023

Hinsdale won't admit it, but I am from there!

TexasTowelie

(112,724 posts)

3. I see that I ran across someone's home town again--one of the quirks for posting in the state groups.

Reply to 70sEraVet (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 22, 2023, 03:00 AM

Nov 2023

I'm glad to see the community benefit from good fortune.

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