Saxelby, who opened a tiny stall in the Essex Street Market in 2006, was instrumental in changing perceptions about fine American cheeses. She went on to lead the Essex Street Market Vendor Association, and often in very blunt fashion criticized the neglectful management of the market by the city administration. Just as important, she was a major player in negotiations to ensure vendor protections in the new market building. Benoit Breal & Anne Saxelby of Saxelby Cheese. We followed you to the Essex Market and we would’ve followed you anywhere.”Family and friends of Anne Saxelby have established the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund to provide training opportunities to financially distressed teenagers and young adults.