Form: S-8

Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans

August 7, 2000

ARTHUR ANDERSEN OPINION

Published on August 7, 2000


Exhibit 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this Form S-8
registration statement.




ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
August 3, 2000