Former Watertown Mayor Hopper dies
Howard Hopper as mayor. Photo courtesy Watertown City Hall.
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By Brandon Heim - October 17, 2025 in Featured, Government, News Reading Time: < 1 minute
Howard Hopper as mayor. Photo courtesy Watertown City Hall.
Howard Hopper has died at the age of 96. Hopper served as Mayor of Watertown from 1992-94.
Hopper succeeded Herb Jenson and was himself succeeded by B...
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