CONSENT OF COUNSEL We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our consent dated May 15, 2000 appearing in the Northborough Holdings, Inc. Registration Statement on Form 10SB12G, filed that same day. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Exhibits" in such Registration Statement. NADEAU & SIMMONS, P.C. /s/ James R. Simmons By:_______________________ JAMES R. SIMMONS, Vice President Providence, RI