NEWS News media Information 202 / 418-0500Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202/418-2555Internet: http://www.fcc.govftp.fcc.gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: November 7, 2008 Rosemary Harold at (202) 418-2272 COMMISSIONER McDOWELL TO VISIT BOSTON FOR DTV OUTREACH Washington, DC – FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell will visit Boston, MA, November 13 to conduct a Town Hall Meeting on the digital television (DTV) transition. This visit is part of an extensive nationwide initiative the Commission has launched to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital television on February 17, 2009. WHO: FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell WHAT: Town Hall on the DTV Transition WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 3:00-3:30 PM WHERE: Emerson College, Bordy Theater 282 Tremont St., Boston 02116 Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide as much advanced notice as possible; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). -FCC- News about the Federal Communications Commission can also be found on the Commission’s web site www.fcc.gov