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