Charleston

A town in Montgomery County, New York — population 1,350 as of 2022.

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City of Amsterdam News September 30

Road work on Market Street and Northampton Road

The City of Amsterdam announces the following road work will take place on October 2, 2026 beginning at 6:00 A.M. and will continue again on Monday, October 5, 2026 and Tuesday, October 6, 2026 until work is complete:

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City of Amsterdam News September 30

City of Amsterdam Halloween Parade Sponsored Chad Majewski Real Estate

Its that time of year again......

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City of Amsterdam News September 30

Amsterdam's CreeFest/OktoberFest Sponsored by Gallagher Insurance

ARE YOU READY FOR OKTOBERFEST!?!?

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City of Amsterdam News September 29

Hydrant Flushing - Week 1 - Monday, October 5, 2026 to Friday, October 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The first week of a four-week water main flushing program by the Department of Public Works begins Monday, October 5, 2026 through Friday, October 9, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Water will be temporarily

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City of Amsterdam News September 23

2026 Class A Electrical Exam

The City of Amsterdam Electrical License Board of Examiners will be holding the annual examination for a Class “A” Master Electrician License in early-December.

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City of Amsterdam News September 17

Registration is NOW OPEN for Foundation 44 Amsterdam Youth Basketball!

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Charleston by the numbers

Population 1,350Population figure, 2022

Households & income

Median age: 39.3
Households: 509
Persons per household: 2.7
Median household income: $91,417
Median house value: $184,200

2020–2024 ACS

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