Demolition equipment knocked down the 1816 Georgian Zimmerman mansion in August, raising concerns for the safety of Maxatawny Township’s history.

“It is my sincere hope that a more creative approach can be developed than bulldozing our community’s history and irrevocably damaging its rural identity,” said Robert Reynolds, one of five residents recently appointed to the Maxatawny Township Historical Commission.

After reading letters of intent, the Maxatawny Township Board of Supervisors selected David Hoffman, Brenda Winkler, Victoria Bieber, Carl Peterson and Reynolds. All are residents of Maxatawny.