Complaints of loud bass noises emanating from the Space Center, a popular Route 3 children’s amusement operation, have prompted lawsuits from Hooksett town officials.

“It’s just bass from the music,” said Mitch Kincaid, whose Zapora Drive home faces the amusement center about 940 feet away. “It’s a thump, thump, thump, thump.”

Kincaid told the town council on Wednesday, Feb. 28, that the bass noise, which began appearing some time last fall, is constant and disruptive. He said he and his wife are now looking to move out of their home of 14 years.

Hooksett Police Department prosecutor Kimberly Chabot said the town has filed three complaints against the Space Center owner in Hooksett District Court based on testimony from Kincaid and his wife – who’ve been keeping a diary of noise activity – and some independent evidence collected by police on two occasions.

The town’s code enforcement officer issued cease-and-desist orders to the Space Center’s owner based on allegations the center was violating the town’s noise ordinance, which restricts noise levels from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. According to the Space Center Web site, its operating hours go until 9 p.m. on weekdays, and extend to 11 p.m. on weekends.

Chabot also said the fire department intends to investigate whether the building’s interior meets the town’s safety codes.

The Kincaids suspect the loud noise may have started shortly after the Space Center opened a large indoor laser tag center. Councilor David Ross, who works with electronics, said new audio technology may be causing the alleged ruckus.

“There’s probably some new super-duper, super-powered subwoofer,” he said. “Everything’s got to get bigger and better.”

Several attempts to contact the owner of the Space Center were unsuccessful.

Kincaid asked the council to consider revising the town’s noise code to include more quiet hours and a clearer definition of noise pollution. Multiple councilors said they empathized with the Kincaids, but said they’re worried stricter regulations could hamper too many other businesses.

“I am loathe to regulate a business during the day,” said Councilor Jason Hyde. Chabot also warned against amending the code, which she said has been “very effective.” “What we have to be mindful of is enforceability if we enact that amendment townwide,” she said.