Options for the space originally included leasing, selling or assessing the space to accommodate the town’s needs.
Alderwoman Bethany Chaney and Alderman Damon Seils recommended leasing or selling the property altogether.
Chaney said the board has long considered selling the property and should go ahead with the decision.
Alderwoman Jacquelyn Gist reminded the board of the town’s growing need for space despite the unanimous vote to sell the East Main property.
“We’ve talked about town needs for decades — people are on top of each other, and that causes some problems in the workplace, because too many canaries in the cage can cause issues sometimes,” she said.
“We take good care of our employees, but we’re shy about taking care of our own house.”
The board also passed a resolution guaranteeing that immigrant minors who have sought a safe place to attend school in Carrboro will now have access to bilingual resources in those schools.
In November, the board unanimously passed the resolution supporting and welcoming unaccompanied immigrant minors fleeing violence in their home countries, which welcomes immigrant minors seeking refuge in Carrboro and affirms their right to attend public elementary and secondary schools.
