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
508-748-3500 · WebsiteCommon 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.