CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form 10-K of our report dated November 13, 2001 and included in Registration Statement File No. 1-13507. It should be noted that we have not audited any financial statements of the Company subsequent to July 29, 2001 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to the date of our report. /s/ Arthur Andersen, LLP Boston, MA November 13, 2001