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Matthew and Jaimie are the proud parents of Charlotte Marie, the first baby to be born this year at Bassett’s Birthing Center. (Photo provided)

Birthing Center Welcomes the First Baby of 2026

COOPERSTOWN—Bassett Healthcare Network’s Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown welcomed its first baby of 2026 on January 1, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

Charlotte Marie was born to Jaimie and Matthew. The family lives in Cobleskill. Both mom and baby are healthy and happy. At birth, Charlotte weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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