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Elrich Says it Will Take a Year to Reopen White’s Ferry, Residents Not So Sure
After the owners of White’s Ferry offered to donate the ferry and its operation to Montgomery County in an effort to resume service, County Executive Marc Elrich forecasts it will… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Offer to Donate Ferry to County
On Tuesday, the owners of White’s Ferry put out a formal offer to donate it and its operation to Montgomery County. It is part of an effort to reopen the… Read More
El estancamiento sobre White’s Ferry llega al tercer aniversario
El cierre de White’s Ferry por una disputa sobre la tierra continúa. En el pasado, el Comité de Acceso Justo y residentes de la área de Upper County han realizado… Read More
White’s Ferry Impasse Hits Third Anniversary
The closing of White’s Ferry over a private land dispute continues into another year. In the past the Fair Access Committee, residents of the Upper County area, has held rallies… Read More
White’s Ferry Closing Leads to Health Challenges
Almost three years ago, when White’s Ferry shut down, few could have seen how it would impact the lives of residents in the western part of Montgomery County. For many,… Read More
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
White’s Ferry Closure Remains Most Urgent Upcounty Transportation Issue
Thursday’s Upcounty Transportation Town Hall at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown centered on many local issues. But no topic seemed as urgent as the nearly three-year closure of… Read More
UpCounty Economy Feels the Loss from White’s Ferry Closure
When White’s Ferry closed in December of 2020 no one could have imagined it would still be drydocked nearly two and a half years later. Upcounty community business carries on.… Read More
Montgomery County Considers Purchase of White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is considering the purchase of historic White’s Ferry after owners said they are seeking to sell to the county in an effort to resume service after more than… Read More
Poolesville Residents React to Latest Twist in White’s Ferry Stalement
Last week the latest efforts to reopen White’s Ferry to commuters and locals collapsed when the Virginia owner, Rockland Farm, rejected the million dollar plus offer of a coalition including… Read More
Owner of Rockland Farm Defends Declining White’s Ferry Offer
The future of White’s Ferry continues adrift after owner Chuck Kuhn announced Rockland Farm declined the $1.1 million offer to buy the Virginia landing area. In a statement, the owner… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Will Try to Sell to Montgomery County
The owners of historic White’s Ferry say they are now looking to sell to Montgomery County in an effort to reopen after more than two years of shutdown. In Dec.… Read More