Two seats on Freeport-area school board and town council up for grabs As of Monday, nomination papers are now available at the Freeport Town Clerk's office. Share Nomination papers are now available at the Freeport Town Clerk’s office for open spots on the school board and town council. Two seats for three-year terms on the town council will be on the Nov. 2 ballot: District 4 and one at-large seat. District 4, an area that makes up the northwestern portion of Freeport, is currently held by Councilor Henry “Chip” Lawrence, who was first elected in 2018. Lawrence said that he is seeking another term but did not comment further.