It's a problem when the Giant Hogweed isn't...

They are not created 7 feet tall... be careful when dealing with plants that are slightly taller than or shorter than a fully developed cow parsnip... they are very similar, might be very closely related... the cow parsnip isn't a problem... but a smaller version of the Giant Hogweed is still toxic.

I think I have this growing beside my house, I don't know what to do with it.

What?!?!? Yikes - good thing you're near VT:

Mark Sutphin, an agricultural extension agent with Virginia Tech

was quoted in the article --

I think I have this growing beside my house, I don't know what to do with it.

I would call the local environmental conservation department and tell them. Or maybe the EPA.