A small, gravel right-of-way from Front Street down to Sippican Harbor, given to the town in Barnabas Holmes's will for the residents of Marion to reach the harbor. The town's plan also lists a couple of similar minor shore-access rights-of-way elsewhere, at the Point Road curve and County Road/Sippican River.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.
Accessibility
Not accessible; unimproved gravel lane, no boat ramp possible due to saltmarsh at the water end.
Shellfishing
Allowed Shellfishing access to Sippican Harbor
Managed by
Marion Board of Selectmen
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- Barnabas Holmes willed this lane to the town "for the use of its inhabitants forever," together with the adjacent Holmes Woods parcel.
Common questions
What exactly is "Town Access To Shore"?
No place in Marion is officially listed under that exact name. The closest fit is Holmes Way, a small right-of-way lane to Sippican Harbor; a couple of other minor town shore-access strips (off Point Road and County Road) could also fit the generic name.
Is there an entry fee at Holmes Way?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Holmes Way?
Dogs must be under restraint at all times (leashed, at heel and obedient to command, confined to the owner's property, or in a vehicle) under the townwide Animal Control bylaw. There is no townwide seasonal dog ban on non-beach town land.
Is Holmes Way wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; unimproved gravel lane, no boat ramp possible due to saltmarsh at the water end.