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As Frigid Temperatures Gripped Boston Overnight, Shelters Sought To Keep People Indoors

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While Friday's frigid temperatures are rough on everybody, they are particularly hard for those who are homeless.

Boston officials tried to get people off the streets and into emergency shelters overnight. With a look at how the evening went, Barbara Trevisan, a spokeswoman for the Pine Street Inn, joined Morning Edition.

This segment aired on December 16, 2016.

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