EX-23 5 a2071739zex-23.txt EXHIBIT 23 Exhibit 23 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 January 18, 2002 (except for Note 20 as to which the date is January 31, 2002) included in Registration Statements File Nos. 33-27999, 333-25999, 333-89835, 33-13158, 33-50770, 33-65114, 33-75530, 33-60293, 333-04259, 333-27169, 333-31107, and 333-82998. /s/ Arthur Andersen -------------------- Arthur Andersen Boston, Massachusetts March 1, 2002