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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
Tue Nov 21, 2023, 07:07 PM Nov 2023

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

70sEraVet

(5,615 posts)
2. Very cool. And just a pleasure to see Hinsdale mentioned in the news!
Wed Nov 22, 2023, 02:19 AM
Nov 2023

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

TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
3. I see that I ran across someone's home town again--one of the quirks for posting in the state groups.
Wed Nov 22, 2023, 03:00 AM
Nov 2023

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

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