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drxfish · Dec-01-21 5:11PM

Makes sense.

Ernie · Mar-17-22 4:43PM

Some news...kinda.

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-b … g-landing/

drxfish · Mar-17-22 5:15PM

At least someone is trying something.

Ernie · Dec-29-22 2:56PM

On Second Anniversary of Closing, Poolesville Rallies at White’s Ferry

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/on-seco … ead%20more

drxfish · Dec-30-22 4:55AM

Very interesting. After making the drive on the MD side, I can see the opposition to a bridge. Unfortunate situation.

Ernie · Mar-27-23 11:55AM

Still at an impasse...

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/ … gHAsIM0b0A

Ernie · Mar-28-23 2:17PM

Another take...

https://www.loudounnow.com/news/kuhns-l … ead%20more

Ernie · Oct-24-23 8:05AM

Statement from White’s Ferry Following 10/16 Public Hearing

STERLING, Va. (October 23, 2023) - To encourage the re-opening of White’s Ferry, ferry owners Chuck and Stacy Kuhn worked closely with Maryland, Virginia, Montgomery, and Loudoun Counties, and previous ferry owner Herb Brown to once again make an offer to purchase the Virginia landing site from Rockland Farm in an effort to get the ferry reopened for its nearly 1,100 daily users. The newest offer is now for $1.25 million for the 1.4 acres, an increase from the last offer in January of $1.1 million. Both offers are well above the land value.

Other options also recently proposed by the Kuhns as ways to get the ferry opened as soon as possible, include:

· Selling the ferry directly to Rockland Farms or to Montgomery County or the state of Maryland.

· Donating the ferry, the ferry business, and the Maryland landing to the county if Rockland Farm would donate the Virginia landing.

It’s unclear whether Rockland Farm owners will accept the new offer, buy the ferry, or consider donating their land as the Kuhns have suggested. Or whether the local jurisdictions will purchase the ferry.

The Kuhns remain committed to getting the ferry open to the local community as quickly as possible and await an answer.

Ernie · Dec-29-23 6:49AM

This week marks three years since the shutdown of the historic White’s Ferry.

drxfish · Dec-29-23 6:57AM

Between that and Edwards ramp being closed, it is a real pain to get to an alternative launch to Algonkian when the water gets low. They both have quick access to good spots as well.

hookup · Dec-29-23 7:46AM

Ernie wrote:
This week marks three years since the shutdown of the historic White’s Ferry.

https://wtop.com/local/2023/12/3-years- … -betrayed/

Ernie · Apr-15-24 11:39AM

Same stuff, another day.

https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-04-11/whi … D2sDTiiUhA

hookup · Apr-15-24 11:48AM

"It's a public service.”

If the ferry is a public service then why isn't Maryland or Virginia stepping in to resolve this conflict for the public?

Ernie · Apr-16-24 7:48AM

UPDATE: Kuhn's offer to donate White’s Ferry to Montgomery County to enhance the odds of the Ferry reopening and serving the community.

“Our donation will be the best way forward. This is not what we had originally envisioned, but we recognize the importance of White’s Ferry to our region. With this donation, we believe that Montgomery County will be able to work with Virginia to get the ferry moving again,” said Kuhn.

hookup · Apr-16-24 12:51PM

I heard this on WTOP earlier this morning. Only problem is the VA side owned by Rockland Farm. If Rockland turned down an offer of $1.25 million, it makes me hard to believe they'll donate the 1.4 acres for the cause

Ernie · Apr-17-24 1:03PM

Maybe give them naming rights: White's Ferry at Rockland Farm!

hookup · Yesterday 10:43AM

Ernie wrote:
Maybe give them naming rights: White's Ferry at Rockland Farm!

Another thought is Montgomery county will pursued Loudon county to claim the private property for public use (eminent domain) on the condition that suitable compensation is provided to its owner. Suitable compensation would most likely not be anywhere close to what the owners of the Ferry are currently offering for the 1.4 acres of land. Property owners are rarely successful in stopping the government from taking their property under eminent domain.

This will take some time but will be just compensation for Rockland Farm's greed

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