Overview
- Montgomery County has agreed to buy the Maryland-side dock in Poolesville and to take over White’s Ferry operations, according to officials and people familiar with the deal.
- The ferry owner, Chuck Kuhn, is reported to be donating the ferry operations and the county is paying below appraisal for the Maryland land.
- Local leaders plan a public news conference to outline the agreement and next steps, with county and federal officials expected to attend.
- The Virginia landowner at Rockland Farms says she was not told about the deal and has previously refused offers to sell or grant landing rights, leaving cross‑state access unresolved.
- Service cannot resume until the county secures Virginia landing rights, completes needed repairs and permits, and sets up maintenance and liability arrangements for the river crossing.