Exhibit 23


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed form S-8
Registration Statements (Nos. 333-44705, 333-25333, 333-25335 and 333-25337).

                                                         /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 24, 1999