Form: S-8

Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans

May 19, 1999

ARTHUR ANDERSON OPINION

Published on May 19, 1999


Exhibit 23.1


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
May 17, 1999